Job Description

Established in 1979, Thorpe Mill Ltd have been specialists in manufacturing anti-pressure care products for 40 years. Continual innovation, expansion of the product range and investment in the latest manufacturing equipment, means that Thorpe Mill Ltd is one of the largest family run businesses in the industry. In order to be a successful business, you have to create an environment and company that employees are happy working within and are passionate about. We believe that it is the family-based ethos that has led to a happy, hard-working and stable workforce, with limited staff turnover.

Job Purpose

As a leading anti-pressure care manufacturing company, we are looking for a Foam Cutter with band knife and CNC machine operating experience, to join our company in Keighley.

As a Foam Cutter, you will be required to read production drawings, set up and operate the foam cutting machinery, cut foam and receive, handle, store and move foam blocks and other materials from the warehouse.

Responsibilities:

Reading production drawings
Select and set up materials for the correct machine

Setting up the foam cutting machinery to achieve the most efficient and best results Load and unload foam from the machines Operating the band knife and CNC machinery, to cut and shape foam blocks for the manufacturing of medical and comfort products
Visually inspecting products to detailed technical drawings and specifications

Verifying product conformity

Present foam ready for covering in bulk quantities and for special one-off products
Complete manufacturing records

Machine maintenance - maintain, clean and look after the equipment Support the replacement of worn tooling as required Work within guidelines/instructions Work as part of a team
Personal Specification:

Experience of setting up and operating band knife and CNC machinery for foam cutting Have good visual spatial skills to be able to determine the most efficient use of foam when following production drawings Ability to work and read from production drawings
Good numerical skills

Ability to measure accurately in both metric and imperial units with relevant measuring equipment

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment Good knowledge of warehouse procedures and policies Ideally have a current fork-lift licence Ideally have CAD software experience Ability to maintain, clean and look after the equipment
Excellent attention to detail as accuracy is essential

Ability to work to deadlines Ability to work unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a team Practical, hardworking and confident Self-motivated and driven Ability to multi task Effective team worker with good communication skills Efficient with good time keeping and sickness record Ability to be flexible and dedicated in an innovative and expanding company
Job Details

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire Hours: Monday - Friday, 08h00 - 17h00 Salary: ? , dependent on experience
To apply for this role, please apply with an up to date CV detailing how your experience matches the requirements of the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person