Lathe Operative - Rubber Covering
Batley
Competitive Salary - dependant on experience
Full Time, Permanent
Our client is a leading manufacturer specialising in rubber rolls, mouldings, and engineered solutions. They serve various industries including mining, quarrying, material handling, mineral processing, and the food, pharmaceutical, and printing sectors. Their commitment to high-quality products and services is supported by a dedicated team of skilled professionals.
They are now expanding the workshop team and are seeking a Lathe Operative to join them in delivering high-quality rubber covering and related services.
The Role
As a Rubber Roll Manufacturer / Centre Lathe Operator / Rubber Coverer, you will play a key role in the production of rubber-covered rollers and wheels. You will work as part of a team to carry out the covering, turning, and grinding of rubber rollers, while developing a wide skill set across various workshop tasks.
Key Tasks
1. Work with steel and aluminium rolls, as well as steel plates.
2. Strip old rubber from substrates with centre lathes.
3. Turn and grind rubber rollers with centre lathes and grinders.
4. Prepare surfaces and apply bonding agents as necessary.
5. Perform shotblasting to clean and prepare metal surfaces for bonding or coating processes.
6. Cut ...