Metal Production Operative - Metal Prep, Punching & Assembly
Location: Halstead, Essex
Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:30
Fri: 08:00-15:30
30-minute lunch break
Contract: 3-month temp-to-perm (opportunity to go permanent)
Overtime: usually available, paid at time and a half
Essential: some experience in a metal assembly/finishing environment
Training: provided on site-specific machinery and processes
Position Summary (reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor)
You'll support material preparation, punching, filter panel production and final assembly-producing high-quality aluminium and stainless-steel components while working safely, accurately and at a consistent pace.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate engineering machines and hand tools (saws, punches, press tools, drills and bespoke equipment) safely and efficiently
Verify machine/tooling settings and complete in-process checks to maintain tolerances and quality
Deburr and inspect parts to drawing/specification requirements
Work from drawings/sketches, manuals/specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances and operation sequence
Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow all safety procedures
Identify out-of-tolerance issues/malfunctions, make adjustments within capability and report faults to the Supervisor
Communicate production, quality and safety matters with supervisors and other departments
Carry out other duties as required by supervision
Requirements
Some experience working within a metal assembly/finishing environment (essential)
Manufacturing/engineering, assembly or machine operating experience (essential)
Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
Able to follow drawings/specifications (or willing to learn)
Reliable, safety-conscious and a good team player
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer
