Metal Worker-Senior Trimmer

Metal worker CONTRACTORS REQUIRED.

Role is Inside IR35. Contractors DO NOT apply if you're noting willing to work Umbrella Inside IR35.

Metal workers required with extensive experience in metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
37.5 hour standard week, potential for 10 hours additional overtime

Role Purpose
Responsible for ensuring all polishing and trimming operations are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard, supporting delivery to customer requirements and overall production targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
•Plan and organise work within the trimming area to meet customer demand and maximise throughput.
•Ensure all scheduled production dates are achieved, proactively managing priorities to maintain flow.
•Identify, communicate and escalate any expected or actual variations against schedule in a timely manner.
•Set up and operate trimming and polishing equipment to achieve the specified surface finish and dimensional requirements.
•Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with inspection plans and that all required documentation is accurately completed.
•Identify and report quality issues, including those attributed to other functions, ensuring relevant non conformance documentation is raised and communicated appropriately.
•Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with company procedures, engineering requirements, and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
•Take responsibility for the training, mentoring and development of trimming personnel, ensuring initial competency, ongoing skills development and task authorisation are maintained.
•Liaise closely with colleagues, Area Leader, Supervisors and cross functional teams (e.g. Quality, Engineering, Planning) to support efficient production and issue resolution.
•Support continuous improvement activities within the trimming area, including improvements to quality, efficiency, standardisation and housekeeping (5S).
•Undertake additional tasks, including work in other operational areas, as requested by the Operations Manager, within the limits of capability and training.
•Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence

If this sounds like you, in the first instance please send me an updated version of your CV in reply to this advert. Disclaimer:-Inside Right is acting as an employment business on behalf of a client partner. If you have not had a response to your application within 2 weeks of applying, on this occasion you may have been unsuccesful.

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Skills Required

•Extensive experience in metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
•Strong understanding of surface finish requirements, drawing interpretation and engineering tolerances.
•Competent in the use of hand held and fixed trimming and polishing equipment.
•Proven ability to set up equipment accurately and consistently to achieve repeatable, high quality outputs.
•Sound knowledge of inspection techniques and use of measuring equipment.
•Demonstrated ability to identify defects, non conformances and process issues, with a focus on right first time delivery.
•Experience in training, coaching or mentoring other operators.
•Ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a fast paced production environment.
•Strong communication skills, with confidence to raise concerns, escalate issues and collaborate across functions.
•Good level of IT literacy for completion of production, quality and training records.
•High attention to detail, with a disciplined and safety focused approach to work.
•Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support other areas when required

Qualifications Required

•Extensive experience in metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
•Strong understanding of surface finish requirements, drawing interpretation and engineering tolerances.
•Competent in the use of hand held and fixed trimming and polishing equipment.
•Proven ability to set up equipment accurately and consistently to achieve repeatable, high quality outputs.
•Sound knowledge of inspection techniques and use of measuring equipment.
•Demonstrated ability to identify defects, non conformances and process issues, with a focus on right first time delivery.
•Experience in training, coaching or mentoring other operators.
•Ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a fast paced production environment.
•Strong communication skills, with confidence to raise concerns, escalate issues and collaborate across functions.
•Good level of IT literacy for completion of production, quality and training records.
•High attention to detail, with a disciplined and safety focused approach to work.
•Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support other areas when required

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