Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace and power generation industries. They are looking to add a machinist to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys variety in their day to day.MachinistPermanent positionAerospace & power generation industriesTraining and development opportunitiesROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOVERALL ROLE

• Assist with the identification, development and implementation of operational improvements
• Ensure continuity of production of quality parts ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Ensure that quality, cost and delivery are continually improved.
• Ensure that all work meets customer (internal and external) expectations on delivery and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Team Leader to obtain job assignments and ensure the necessary tooling and drawings are in place.
• Interpret drawings and process sheets to determine machining and set-up required.
• Measure and mark areas to be machined.
• Set up machines and inspect own and others work as required and to ensure the maintenance and improvement of quality standards.
• Complete required documentation correctly.
• Undertake first line maintenance checks on plant and equipment if required.
• Ensure high standards of quality parts are achieved
• Use precision measuring instruments to set-up and machine work to required tolerances.
• Ensure customer specifications are achieved e.g. check dimensions against process sheets or drawings

To be flexible and train to carry out any of the following activities:-

• To final inspect parts
• To ensure that high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are met.
• To develop efficient working processes and seek ways to continuously improve all aspects of your own job.
• To work to established process methods, reporting any deviations and correcting these as necessary.
• To participate in continuous improvement activities such as Lean manufacturing techniques, T.P.M, Asset Care, and 6S
• To work to achieve the performance measures identified within the team.
• To apply fault finding and problem solving skills relating to manufacture and equipment failure to continually improve processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant apprenticeship would be desirable
• Experience in setting and operating machine tools (Manual and CNC).
• Knowledge and application of safe working practices.
• Knowledge and experience in quality systems and procedures
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting component drawings and process sheets is desirable, as well as using a variety of precision measuring instruments,
• Knowledge of machine tool setting procedures
• Experience of working in an engineering environment.
• Must have a high degree of numerical ability.

Details2 shift Week 1: 6am – 2pmWeek 2: 2pm – 10pm3 shift patternWeek 1: 6am – 2pmWeek 2: 2pm – 10pmWeek 3: 10pm – 6amBenefitsCompetitive salary + Shift uplift25 days holiday + bank holidays10% matching pension contributionX3 Life Assurance