Machinist - Cylindrical and Cubic Parts

Fives Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in West Yorkshire is looking for a skilled Machinist for cylindrical and cubic parts. This hands-on position involves operating a large surface grinder and producing critical components to exact specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience with surface grinders and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. The role offers competitive benefits including paid holidays, shift premiums, and a healthcare plan, with opportunities for personal growth within the team.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Healthshield healthcare and wellbeing

Enhanced pension contributions

Paid medical appointment time

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a medium to large surface grinder preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder ensuring high quality production.
• Produce complex components to drawing specifications.
• Work with minimal supervision and effectively plan workload.

Skills

Operation of large surface grinder

Interpret engineering drawings

Use of measuring equipment

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Time served apprenticeship certification

Job description

Overview

Every day in 25 countries, we (9,000 people) create the sustainable solutions the world needs by inventing the technologies of tomorrow across the entire spectrum of industry: from metallurgy to advanced logistics, from cement plants to the tech industry, from the IoT to aerospace.

By joining Fives, you'll become an entrepreneur who is involved in the design and management of the project from start to finish. Come and work with a group of passionate women and men, proud to be pioneers and above all proud to make the world move forward.

Machinist - Cylindrical and Cubic Parts

Legal Entity: Fives Landis Ltd.

Country: United Kingdom

State: West Yorkshire

City: Cross Hills

Job Family: Operations

Job Type: Permanent position

Work Location: On-site

Compensation:

Scope of the Role:

As part of a multi-functional, highly skilled, and flexible team, the Machine Shop Grinder isa hands-on role, responsible for producing parts to fulfil Assembly, Aftermarket and Spares requirements. Shift flexibility is vital to fulfil business needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder ( Siemens 840D control ) ensuring consistent high quality production of critical components.
• Producing complex components to drawing specification ranging in size from 25kg up to 12000kg
• Work from and interpret engineering drawings to ensure parts are produced to drawing specification.
• Apply knowledge of material characteristics and machining methods to ensure optimal productivity.
• Work with minimal supervision and plan workload effectively to achieve production targets.
• Foster a ‘Right First Time’ mindset in a quality driven environment.
• Understand, and work always, in line with Fives Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.

• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.
• Experience in operating a medium to large surface grinder is preferred, however, training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Setting of components, composite grinding wheels, jigs and fixtures.
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment to maintain drawing specifications
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Manufacturing components to achieve critical geometrical tolerancing and ensuring product conformity
• Time served apprenticeship certification
• Reliability and Punctuality: Consistent attendance and timely completion of tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: Skilful use of hands and tools for intricate tasks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during machining processes.
• Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve common goals and maintain workflow.
• Patience and Persistence: Ability to work through repetitive tasks and complex problems without frustration.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to new machines or processes.
• Strong Communication: Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Organisation: Keeping workspaces tidy and tools properly maintained.
• Flexibility to work to the needs of the business, including working different shift patterns and overtime as and when required.
• A mindset that places product quality, process optimisation, and asset utilisation at the forefront.
• Able to both recognise and embrace a flexible approach, ensuring that business commitments are fulfilled, and customer expectations are both maintained and surpassed.
• Ability to work alone or part of a team.
• Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.
• 28 days paid Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays per year.
• Premium payments for shift work.
• Healthshield healthcare and wellbeing.
• Life Assurance (5 x annual salary).
• Enhanced Pension - Employer matched contributions of 4% or 5% (increasing to 6% or 7.5% after three years.)
• Paid Medical Appointment Time – 8 hours per year.