AddressCompany Description
-Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.
We have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 70 years and operate on global scale, with primary manufacturing facilities in Germany, Ireland, South Africa, the UK and US. Leveraging the extreme properties of synthetic diamond, Element Six open up new possibilities in areas such as quantum optics, acoustics, power transmission, water treatment, thermal management and sensors. Our advanced material solutions are already used in a wide range of applications across multiple industries, including precision machining in the Automotive and Semiconductors industries, cutting and drilling in the Oil & Gas industry, and in components for Mining, Road & Wear applications.
Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our valued customers. Our mission is to deliver competitive advantage through innovation; therefore we seek talented, passionate people who will thrive in an environment that fosters growth, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.
Job Description
-We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Operator to join our Synthesis Team to focus on the production of our synthetic diamond materials through chemical vapour deposition (CVD) at our Ascot site.
You’ll need to be available to work 12-hour shifts across a 24-7 rotating shift pattern, varying between days and nights.
Reporting into the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for the setup and operation of our equipment whilst working in a busy and agile environment, ensuring safety first at all times in line with our zero-harm goal.
We are seeking an Operator who can work in a methodical manner, following established procedures with a right first-time approach.
Duties will include;
- Setup and operation of equipment in-line with standard operating procedures.
- Incoming quality control of raw materials and inline quality control throughout process to Synthesis, ability to work with small tools, working to tight tolerances, small pieces and undertake volume manufacturing.
- Coordinate measuring machine, seeding, plasma & carburising substrates as well as raw preparation and repreparation as required
- Plan, organise, control and maintain Kanban system to ensure continued supply to Synthesis.
- To apply world class manufacturing approaches such as 6S, standardised work & visual management.
- Provide updates to safe working procedures for continuous improvement of our processes
- Updating digital training system
Qualifications
-The role will require you to work both independently and have the flexibility to support other team members where required.
You'll have the confidence to challenge how we currently do things and implement improvement actions in a controlled way.
Experience in a hands-on technical role is desirable but full training will be provided with opportunities for ongoing upskilling and development.
Additional Information
-In exchange, we will offer a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme and pension contributions.
We also offer free fruit and cereal whilst on shift, along with a sports & social room to enjoy during your breaks!
Immediate start available for the right candidate
If you’re looking for a role within an innovative environment in an organisation that places people at the heart of its operations, we would like to hear from you!
