Finishing Operative (Rumbling/Anodising)

Finishing Operative (Rumbling/Anodising)

Quest Employment have recently partnered with a company who make defence products which have saved thousands of lives over almost a century. Their mission is simple and always has been; to save lives.

If you want to be a part of their mission and join a dynamic, family-run engineering business, apply now!

Hours: Mon - Fri. Two shift patterns available; 6am - 2pm, and 1:45pm - 10pm.

Benefits:

• Shift overtime premium at 22.5%.


• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme.


• 4x salary Life Assurance.


• Personalised training and development plan.


• Healthcare Cash Plan.


• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.


• Workplace Nursery Benefit.


• Cycle to work scheme (including electric bikes).

Responsibilities:

• Operate barrel tumbling and vibratory finishing equipment.


• Prepare the metallic surface for further processing including anodising and passivation.


• Suitably mask components to ensure bores, holes, slots, etc are free from abrasive media before entering machinery.


• Operate anodising finishing equipment in both manual and automated production line.


• Prepare components for finishing processes by bunging, masking, jigging, etc.


• Undertake inspection of parts.


• Packing of parts for internal transport and storage.


• Interpreting part numbers, drawing issue number, relevant ADRs, process specs and finishes.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Basic understanding of measuring equipment.


• Experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.


• Understanding of health and safety and COSHH regulations relating to hazardous substances.


• Basic manufacturing / engineering background.