About this vacancy

Founded in 1985, SACO remains a family-owned business located in Burnley, Lancashire. They’ve come a long way since opening their first factory, currently employing over 450 people across three separate factories. They continue to deliver the highest quality of design and manufacturing for the cosmetic industry, recently awarded Manufacturing Business of the Year Award.

All 3 factories are in one location so team work and logistics are positive. In factory 1 we house 2 fully automatic rack anodising plants, which are a unique belt driven system offering full flexibility across our range of products. Factory 2 has 60 deep draw transfer presses which offer a diverse capability from a standard product to a bespoke design. Factory 3 is our newest acquisition and has allowed Saco to expand even further, with two large manufacturing units, a very significant warehouse facility and new offices it has allowed the business to grow in every aspect.

Duties/main responsibilties include:

Duties within the role include:

• To use specialised manufacturing machinery
• To manufacture precision tooling for both single and multi-stage operation machines.
• Manufacturing, development, and refurbishment of precision tooling.

Training Plan

First year –  Block release in College

Second Year – On completion of first year block release, training will continue under supervision of the Toolroom Manager, consisting of developing skills learned in the first year and learning additional skills such as cylindrical grinding

Third Year – Additional training given in the above areas, plus additional skills such as, precision polishing of mould and dies.

Fourth Year – All machining skills will continue, advanced manufacturing technologies such as CNC and EDM skills to be acquired.

Working week

Monday – Friday

9am – 5pm