The Role – Bandsaw Operator
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Bandsaw Operator to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating a bandsaw machine to cut materials according to production schedules and specifications. This is a hands-on role where safety, precision, and efficiency are paramount. The successful candidate will also be tasked with organising steel material deliveries and kitting area to assist with the efficient job and material flow through our Workshop.
Responsibilities
•Operate and set up bandsaw machines to cut materials - adjust cutting speed, feeds, and guides according to material thickness and type.
•Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, and measuring tools to ensure accuracy.
•Perform regular quality checks to ensure all cut components meet the required quality standards and specifications.
•Organise steel deliveries and assist with the stock and storage of materials within the manufacturing department.
•Organise the kitting area; working with the Workshop Engineering Manager to ensure requirements of the department are met with regards to material flow through the workshop.
•Ensure that all company health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
Essential experience required for this role
•Experience within a similar position – competent in safely operating a bandsaw
•Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
•Strong organisational skills
Salary
Overtime available and paid at time and a half
Health & Wellbeing Programme
Cash Plan
Life Assurance
The Company – Wykes Engineering Ltd
Based in Rushden, Northants, we are a leading edge engineering SME specialising in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and energy from food by-product power generation. As a highly innovative and progressive design and manufacturing company, we have our own in-house manufacturing facility as well as our own advanced anaerobic digestion plant and renewable energy power plant.
Founded over 40 years ago, our engineering innovation has always been a fundamental part of our business. This has helped us to establish ourselves as a major player in our key areas of expertise, namely:
• Design and manufacture of equipment for the food bi-products and renewable technologies
• Processing bio-mass into energy
• Renewable energy production