Manual Machinist Process Operator

Job description

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives , part of the Saint-Gobain group, is a worldwide market leader in abrasives solutions. It is the leading UK manufacturer of precision grinding products supplying Multi National Industrial companies on a global basis.  Supported by exceptional technology, with complete and innovative product lines, it has built its reputation around quality and safety, and experienced, committed and passionate people

About the job

We have an excellent opportunity for a Manual Machinist to join the production team based in Staverton, Gloucestershire to assist in the manufacture of Rotary Dresser Products.  The position works on a flexible basis Monday to Friday 37 hours per week.

Job Accountabilities

·  Demonstrate an absolute commitment to your own and others safety
·  Set-up and operate manual control machines and tools (various turning, grinding and drilling machines) with the ability to clock and operate to very tight tolerances
·  Determine tooling requirements, set-up procedures, control settings, machining methods & sequences as necessary to produce customer order lines in the most efficient and timely manner
·  Read & review work order instructions and blue print specifications to correctly interpret an engineering drawing to tight tolerances
·  Be responsible for self-inspection at all stages of manufacture, continuously measuring for conformance to individual customer tolerances using precision instruments during process as well as finished work 

Location: Anson Business Park, Staverton, Gloucester, GL2 9QU

About you

 For this role, it’s essential that you have:

·  Machinist workshop experience with the ability to utilise knowledge of machine tool capabilities and engineering mathematics
·  a willingness to work flexibly as the plant operation requires.

It’d also be great if you have:

·  Experience of lean manufacturing techniques which would be an advantage

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, as an employee you can access a great range of benefits, discounts and schemes, ranging from childcare vouchers to retirement savings plans.

Interested? Then please apply via the link in the advert and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps

No Agency CV’s please.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available for this position).