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.

Machinist
Permanent position
Aerospace & power generation industries
Training and development opportunities

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OVERALL 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. 

Details

2 shift

Week 1: 6am - 2pm

Week 2: 2pm - 10pm

3 shift pattern

Week 1: 6am - 2pm

Week 2: 2pm - 10pm

Week 3: 10pm - 6am

Benefits

Competitive salary + Shift uplift

25 days holiday + bank holidays

10% matching pension contribution

X3 Life Assurance