Technical Support Operative

Location: BuxtonSalary: 13.00 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pmHours per week: 40Pay: WeeklyContract: Full-time, PermanentWe are recruiting for a motivated and computer-literate Technical Support Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company in Buxton.Our client is a UK manufacturer of brass compression fittings with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality products. Due to the expansion of their in-house tool-making operation and continued staff progression, they are looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering who is keen to develop their skills and build a long-term career.The RoleYou will initially support the Technical Department and wider manufacturing operation with a range of practical and technical duties, including:Cutting metal billets to the correct dimensions using a band sawLoading existing programmes into CNC machinesLoading billets and workpieces into CNC machineryChecking and loading tooling into CNC machinesCarrying out pre-checks and operating CNC machinesMonitoring production and machine performanceDimensional and gauge checking of componentsDeburring finished partsMaking basic technical drawing changes and updatesAssisting with basic quality control checks of purchased tooling and goodsPreparing and pre-setting tooling for Rotary Transfer machinesCompleting relevant administrative dutiesAbout YouFormal engineering qualifications are not required, but you must have a genuine passion for engineering ..... full job details .....