Skilled Machinist

Unspecified
Skilled Machinist Position SummaryThe successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks in their day to day role:

• Day to day running of 5 axis machine centre (Mazak & Matsuura)


• The machining of complex aluminium and stainless fabrications


• Aid the setting up and proving out of programs with Engineers


• Support and manage the machine tooling to best achieve drawing tolerances


• Carry out dimensional checks using the designated tools as defined by each program and Op sheet


• Set up and run programs in accordance with the Op sheets and Program specifications


• Escalate any issues, errors or concerns immediately to the Line Manager


• Any other duties as required by your line manager


• Support ACE and keep up excellent housekeeping practices
  
  Recognized engineering apprenticeship e.g. City & Guilds/ BTEC Level 3 or equivalent


• Good level of numeracy and literacy


• Good level of IT skills


Previous Experience

• Setting & operating Various machine centre's


• Vertical 5 axis machine centres - Matsuura & Mazak would be ideal


• Mazak Intergrex (Tilting 'B' Axis) experience


• Aerospace or Oil & Gas background favourable


• Self-Inspection


• Various measuring/ inspection techniques


• PC Dmis knowledge advantageous - CMM operating


• Knowledge of machining Aluminium & Stainless fabrications


• Understanding of adaptive machining - Renishaw probing essential


Other Skills

• Strong communication skills


• Good attention to detail


• Good housekeeping - knowledge of 6 Sigma, ACE or TPS advantageous


• Team Player


• Ability to work alone


• Ability to work to strict deadlines


• Willing to work shifts and be flexible to meet changing demands


• Commitment to continuous improvement