CNC Pipe Bender/Blacksmith
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Position Overview & Specifications
CNC Pipe Bender/Blacksmith
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About Textron Specialized Vehicles
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
Opportunity:
Work shadowing an experienced operative, the primary purpose of this role is the manufacture components within the Tube Bending and Hot Works area using manual, powered press, and programmable CNC machine processes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Always working safely and with a high degree of housekeeping.
- Perform all bending operations on bars and tubes (hot and cold) to the required quality standard, using the various available blacksmith equipment:
- Hydraulic press / Gas furnace
- Miracle bender
- Hand Hillmoor
- General anvil work
- To learn to set up and operate the SOCO CNC tube bender in the most efficient way, to produce parts correctly and in a timely fashion.
- Provide updates to Planning regarding future material shortages.
- Responsible for all aspects of function and optimum use of materials and equipment.
- Day to day maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Safe storage, upkeep, and handling of inventory.
- Regular inspection of tooling to ensure operation of CNC bender. Upkeep of correct programmes and all associated records.
- Flexibility across the wider department as required.
- Hand working, as required.
Qualifications/Skills/Education Required:
- Relevant experience in a comparable hot and cold metal working background.
- SOCO training for CNC bender provided.
- Hot press operator's qualification. (Hot press regulations) provided.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Able to produce templates from same.
- Experience in the use of jigs, fixtures, dies & press tools in manufacture.
- Prioritise and plan work effectively but reactive/flexible to urgent requests.
What we Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate;
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays;
- Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution);
- Life assurance scheme;
- Company sick pay scheme;
- On-site golf course and football pitch;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Long service awards;
- Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc);
- Learning and development opportunities.
Recruiting Company Textron Specialized Vehicles Primary Location Great Britain-England-Ipswich Job Field Manufacturing Schedule Full-time Job Level Individual Contributor Shift First Shift Job Posting 05/23/2023, 2:39:27 AM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Aerospace & Defence
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CNC Pipe Bender/Blacksmith roles across Textron Specialized Vehicles's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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