About the Role:
Working in the Machine Shop, this position works closely with the Quality and Production departments to produce quality end-products within set quality, tolerances and productivity time scales.
We are seeking an experienced Deburr Operator / Precision Finishing Technician to join a high-quality precision engineering environment. This role focuses on high-end cosmetic and functional finishing of tight-tolerance, high-value components for demanding engineering applications. Individuals will be working within a small team but need to be able to work on their own initiative with minimal supervision.
This role reports to the Assistant Machine Shop Supervisor.
What you will be doing:
- Hand deburring and precision finishing of CNC-machined components
- Removal of burrs, sharp edges and machining marks to cosmetic and functional standards
- High-end finishing of tight-tolerance and customer-critical components
- Operation of rumbling / vibratory finishing processes where required
- Use of hand and powered tools including files, stones, scrapers, emery, Scotch-Brite, pencil and die grinders
- Preparation of components for anodising, coating, plating and assembly
- Reading and working from engineering drawings and job documentation
- Final visual and tactile inspection to ensure quality compliance
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping and tool control standards
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience as a Deburr Operator or Precision Finishing Technician
- Strong background in high-end cosmetic and functional finishing
- Experience working with copper, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, aerospace-grade alloys and exotic materials
- Knowledge of rumbling / vibratory finishing processes
- Ability to work to tight tolerances without affecting critical dimensions
- Excellent attention to detail and quality-first mindset
- Confidence working on high-value and safety-critical components
- Ability to work independently or as part of a skilled production team
What you will be getting:
This is a full time, permanent position, 40 hours per week and the standard staff working hours are applicable – Monday to Friday 07:30am – 4:00pm, with half an hour lunch break, with flexibility on the start and finish times in line with the Company’s core working hours policy.
- Additional production bonus (variable percentage of basic salary payable monthly in arrears); linked to the value of goods invoiced from the UK factory base;
- Aviva private pension scheme, in line with Government legislation and guidelines. Currently 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution;
- 24 days holiday per annum (plus additional Bank Holidays);
- Benefits available on successful completion of a 6 month probationary period:
- BUPA, private medical insurance with minimal, monthly contributions;
- Simply Health Optimise Plus Plan, non-contributory cash back plan for claiming monies back for treatments;
- Group Life insurance (Death in Service scheme) equivalent to 2 years’ basic salary to next of kin;
- Sickness absence pay;
- Cycle to Work scheme;
- Administration of government childcare vouchers;
- Multi-cultural feast day celebrations and charitable opportunities;
- Excellent staff facilities;
- Free on-site parking, including access to EV car charging points;
- Transport to and from the local station;
- Free membership of an on-site gym;
- Free weekly on site yoga sessions with a celebrated local yogini;
- Free weekly on site boxercise sessions with an experienced martial artist & instructor.
Staff Development is key to our continued success and, as a result, we have a well-funded staff development budget, and dedicated Staff Development team. The Staff Development programme operates throughout the entire Company, and allows for professional, personal and tailored development and training to suit the individual needs and requirements of each staff member.
