Manual Machining/Flame Cutting Operative MMFC25

Want to work for a world leading engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-precision electromagnetic devices for the science and healthcare sectors?

At Tesla Engineering Ltd, you can be proud of the part you are playing in addressing important issues such as the diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses, and research into the fundamental nature of matter and the origins of the universe. Our growing company is enthusiastically looking to recruit highly-motivated, ambitious and committed individuals to join our friendly and supportive machine shop.

Job Purpose Summary:

To set and operate the Flame cutter and manual milling machines to achieve a specified level of output in terms of time, quality and cost standards. To safely and sustainably maintain a clean machine shop environment, through waste control and materials handling to the required time and standards by ensuring raw material is prepared and delivered for the next operation of machining and/or assembly.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

To set and operate the XYZ manual milling machines.
To set and operate the Flame Cutting Machine.
To operate the manual Sawing machines.
Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and safe working practices.
Operating to the Company's management systems and Health & Safety policy.
Fork lift truck driving (training provided).
Crane Operations (training provided).
Transportation of Goods and Raw materials to required areas within the business.
Ensuring that all work produced meets the specified level of quality.
Weekly consumable requirement list is produced and requested.
Spill kit management.
Ensure that accurate and timely booking procedures are maintained and that all the relevant production documentation/records are processed correctly.
General waste management and appropriate recycling.
Carry out any other reasonable task that is required by the Company.

Personal aptitude

The successful candidate must have good manual dexterity with an aptitude for mechanical work and basic mechanical processes.
Attention to detail, ability to work precisely and accurately to instructions/drawings.
The ability to use initiative and to work well as part of a team.
Be flexible and adaptable to be able to meet changing requirements within the business.

Advantageous but not essential:

Experience in the use of Flame cutting processes
Experience in the use of XYZ Milling machines.
Experience in the use of Saw / cutting machines.
Basic CAD understanding.

A career with us means

Working alongside supportive and highly experienced colleagues to achieve your potential
6.6 working weeks holiday per leave year (January to December)
Career development and training opportunities
Group Pension Plan (3% company contribution immediately, then 6.5% after 12 months)
Access to Life Assurance (with pension), Osteopath and Mental Health/Well-being services
Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging points
Electric vehicle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice after qualifying period
Free tea and coffee
Free yearly flu vaccination scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership and a 5-A-Side Football Team
Discounted Gym Membership

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Pulborough RH20 3EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
1. Do you require sponsorship now or in the future ;please answer yes or no ?
2. When does your current Right to Work in the UK expire?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MMFC25