Be part of something bigger!
As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a + year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
We are looking to reinforce our BBU team with a:
Tooling Operator
Key Duties:
1. SHE: Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are strictly adhered to at all times. Working with the cell leader, strive to achieve departmental targets in relation to Health and Safety and meet continuously higher targets for accident reduction. Identify and report any SHE issues affecting the cell.
2. Quality: Ensure all tooling is inspected to verify conformance to specification. Work as a team to continuously improve standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
3. Operations: Efficient release of new and re-furbished tooling required by the cell. Control agreed tooling Kanban levels. Care of, and accurate and consistent use of shadowgraph projector and other inspection equipment. Work within tolerances described on individual drawings. Competent operation of Mazak CNC lathes. Assist setting cell machines striving to continuously improve this process. Work as part of cell team. Work in accordance to and help to improve and update current SOP’s. Maintain the highest standard of housekeeping. Complete accurate documentation required in line with the business needs. Ensure that all tooling is correctly labelled after inspection and moved to the appropriate area. Good communication will exist between tooling operator and cell leader at all times to ensure that any issues affecting the performance of the cell are addressed without delay.
Key Skills and Qualities:
4. Apprentice trained mechanical engineer or extensive experience of working in a toolroom environment.
5. Experience of Mazatrol operating/programming system.
6. Knowledge of machine operation would be advantageous.
7. Keen eye for detail.
8. Flexible.
9. Able to work as part of a team.
10. Positive attitude.
11. Good communication skills.
12. A desire to continuously improve the operation of the cell in line with business targets.
Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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