Operator

Job Description

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

This role is within the Platinum Group Metal Services business which is the leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world's largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

Your responsibilities

• Receives work orders for material processing and works from written or oral procedures.

• Sets-up and operates wire rod mill, bull blocks, shaped drawing machine for drawing wire, and shaped tape equipment.

• Operates multi-strand wire annealing furnaces, batch annealing furnaces, and continuous annealing furnaces.

• Controls time and temperature of annealing to obtain proper tensile strength or elongation.

• Gets and installs proper dies and lubricants for correct processing.

• Must recognize useable and unusable dies.

• Analyze machine operation and changes dies, as required.

• Weighs and records tare weights, gross weights, and net weights.

• Provides proper packaging as specified on customer orders.

• Sets-up and operates wire straightener.

• Maintains area in a neat and orderly manner.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• CNC Machine experience is highly preferable

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints

• Make necessary adjustments on machines

• Knowledgeable with batching orders

• Ability to interact with employees at all levels

• Experience using hand-held tools such as micrometers and calipers

• Strong attention to detail

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including excellent pension contributions, a 401k package and 14 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles).

Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family.

We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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