Grinding Setter Operator

Education, Experience & Background

• Experience in the operation of RSS and manual centre-less Grinders
• Experience of working within busy Manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting Grinding Machines.
• Aerospace experience would be advantageous.

Competencies & Skills - Person specification

Communication

• Strong communication skills.
• Communicates effectively with fellow team members.
• Listens to other people and is respectful to their opinions.
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• Team Skills
• Emphasises the importance of reaching work objectives.
• Builds strong relationships with other departments.

Personal Attributes

• Shows determination in reaching productivity targets.
• Demonstrates a high attention to detail/accuracy.
• Generates and is open to new ideas.
• Ability to work on their own initiative.
• Demonstrate their willingness to develop new skills.

Problem Solving

• Critically examines parts for accuracy and quality.
• Ensures work is carried out to set standards and specifications.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, including Health and Safety.

Technical Knowledge

• Has a basic understanding or appreciation of problem solving.

Performance Management/Review

Competence in the Grinding Setter/Operator’s role will be based on the job holder’s ability to meet the requirements set out in the job description and display the behaviors outlined in the person specification. The performance review tool be used to support this process.

Job Title: Grinding Setter/Operator MK1

Basic Pay at MK1 Setter Operator Level £19.99 per hour inclusive of 30.83% shift allowance. 37.5 hours per week.

Increasing 1st January 2027 to £20.90 per hour inclusive of 28% shift allowance.

Shift:  NIGHT SHIFT pattern - Sunday to Thursday 10 pm to 6 am Basic 37.5 hours per week

Premium Location and Excellent facilities :  Leicester, Meridian Business Park, LE19 1WH 

Competitive Benefits: up to 10% Employer contribution to pension (terms apply), 6 x basic annual salary life assurance, pay for performance annual bonus scheme, WPA Health Cashplan Bronze level, 24/7 Employee Assistance Line, Occupational Health

Essential Functions

The key activities outlined below represent an overview only of the position of Grinding Setter/Operator based on site at the Leicester Plant and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities.  A flexible and responsive approach to this role is vital, together with the initiative in identifying and focusing on the needs of the business and its customers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Set, Fault Find & Operate machines to produce fasteners to strict tolerances.
• To use gauges, micrometers, shadow graphs to ensure parts are conforming to the drawing.
• Self-certification of personal work.
• To prove out programs so they are in line with the correct timings in accordance with our manufacturing and quality standards.
• Keep all computer files and manual paperwork accurate and up to date at all times.
• Responsible for producing SPC charts and records.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained to the highest standards.
• Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to, taking an active part in root cause analysis.

General Company Support

• Undertake to train on all machines to ensure 100% flexibility in the workplace, and once fully trained to train others.
• To actively take part in locally focused, or multi-functional continuous improvement teams.
• Work as fully flexible team member within the Company to maximize levels of production and quality.
• Maximize plant and resource utilization.

Company Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with Howmet policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct.
• To adhere to all company EHS requirements and actively participate in the identification and elimination of hazards.
• To undertake and promote their own self development, in line with Company and personal aims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.