Manual Machinist - Workshop Recruitment : Job Details

Our client is looking for someone who has experience with principally responsible manual Grinding to include surface grinding and the use of a universal grinder, manual turning of mainly in process parts some manual milling and press work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manual grinding/Surface grinding and the use of a universal grinder, manual turning of
• Mainly in process parts some manual milling and press work (75%)
• Other machining and intricate work as required in other departments (15%)
• Second operation activities such as deburring (5%)
• General housekeeping activities, lean 6S and planned maintenance activities (5%)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• A skilled machinist with the capability of machining unsupervised on surface grinders and unive
• Good written communication and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Good team player and also self-motivated to work as an individual
• Ability to complete work accurately and thoroughly, meeting required timescales
• Ability to operate manual machine tools
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Understanding of lean principles, in particular 5S/6S activities
• Safety orientated with a good awareness of Health and Safety in a machine shop and Treatments environments
• Ability to learn and take on new skill

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in machining
• ONC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline but relevant experience would be a bonus