Production Associate ( Conditioning)

Wyman-Gordon is a world leading manufacturer of Nickel, Titanium and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. Part of the major American corporation, PCC, we are a global manufacturer of complex metal components and supply products worldwide to our prestigious blue-chip customers.

Main duties and responsibilities of the position are:

Key Responsibilities

• Operate equipment of grinders, saws, or other conditioning machinery as required.
• Identify defects, measure dimensions, and determine required conditioning work.
• Remove surface defects — grinding, scarfing, cutting, or other approved methods.
• Ensure all work meets customer and internal quality standards.
• Complete production documentation of record work completed.
• Maintain equipment by carry out basic checks, report faults, and ensure safe operation.
• Follow all safety procedures of use of PPE
• Handle and move material safely of using cranes, forklifts.
• Maintain housekeeping standards by keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with 6S principles.
• Support continuous improvement by identify improvements and support implementation.

Key Role Competencies

• Attention to Detail — identifying defects and ensuring accurate conditioning.
• Technical Competence — confident operation of conditioning machinery.
• Problem Solving — diagnosing defects and choosing correct conditioning methods.
• Time Management — managing workloads to meet production targets.
• Safety Awareness — working safely with heavy equipment and hot materials.
• Teamwork — supporting colleagues and communicating effectively.
• Adaptability — adjusting to different materials, equipment, and priorities.
• Quality Focus — ensuring all conditioned material meets specification.

Candidates should ideally have the following skills:

· Current forklift licence.

· Previous experience/current licence in crane operation.

· Initiative and flexibility.

· Knowledge and application of safe working practices.

· Knowledge and experience in quality systems and procedures.

· Experience of working in an engineering environment.

· Previous experience working within a Team.

· Knowledge and experience of reading engineering drawings.

Appropriate training will be given if required.

• During your training, you will work a two-shift rotation of days and back shifts, before moving to a three-shift rotation that includes nights.
• Once you successfully complete training and are assessed as fully competent, you will transition permanently to a four-shift continuous pattern.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires the jobholder to obtain certain authorisation or security clearances that will require interface with local and U.S. government authorities.

Pay: £33,216.82-£36,159.05 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person