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General Operator - Centreless Grinding

I Holland Limited is the world's most well-known producer of tablet punches and dies. We have been in business for 75 years and are a true British industrial success. Thousands of customers in over 100 countries rely on us to supply precise tooling solutions based on our decades of experience, research, and engineering know-how.

Job Purpose:
* Machine Operation: Operating the centerless grinding machine, which includes starting, stopping, and adjusting the machine as necessary.
* Monitoring: Observing the machine and workpieces during operation to ensure proper functioning and to identify any issues such as excessive vibration, unusual noises, or irregularities in the workpiece.
* Inspection: Regularly inspecting the workpieces using measuring instruments (such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges) to ensure they meet the required specifications and tolerances.

The successful candidate should have:
* Previous grinding experience desirable on both manual and CNC machines, but we are also willing to train someone with the right attitude, i.e a willingness to learn and follow safe systems of work.
* Experience using Cincinnati grinding machines is desirable
* Good housekeeping skills and strict adherence to procedures/work instructions, particularly relating to accurate measure, will also be required for this role
* Due to the nature of the shifts, the applicant must be capable of working unsupervised, be able to use their own initiative to solve problems and be self-motivated to meet the necessary targets on output and quality
* Experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings is desirable
* Ability to work to tight manufacturing tolerances
* Experience with, or an ability to learn how to use a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
* A flexible attitude to work

Profit-related pay is an addition after the probationary period

Key Performance Indicators:
* Daily throughput targets
* Excellent Product Quality
* Reduced scrap and NCRs
* Adapt with business growth and sales plan

Hours of work:
Shift working mornings, afternoons and nights rotating
AM shift 6 am-2 pm
PM shift 2 pm-10 pm
Night shift 10 pm-6 am
18-30% shift pay

Overtime is paid at Time and a Half after 39 hours

Pay and benefits:
The starting rate for this position is £13.13 - £15.08 per hour, depending on experience. There will be an 18% shift premium when working mornings or afternoons and 30% when working night shifts. However, whilst undergoing training, you may be on the 2-day shifts for which an 18% shift premium is payable.

Terms and Conditions of Employment
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon the following conditions: agreement to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, References/Background & Right to Work Documentation checks. The Company may terminate employment without notice if any documentation is unsatisfactory.

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Store discount

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