Machinist

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Machinist for a client located in Kirbymoorside. Working as part of a design and manufacturing team based at the facility in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire which is part of a worldwide company with headquarters in Houston, USA. Their products are known worldwide for unrivalled quality and technical excellence utilizing a wealth of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.

Purpose: Manufacture components in accordance with drawing, technical and quality requirements.

Machinist Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, program and operate CNC Mazak machining centers. Must be proficient in MAZATROL.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Manufacture of components using manual milling machine and manual lathe to required quality standards.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring devices.
• Complete Quality documentation (NCR, ECN etc.).
• Carry out standard machine maintenance.
• Capable of working with limited supervision.
• Willing to undertake flexible working hours (may include overtime, shift work, ad hoc).
• Complete administrative documentation (Timesheets, holidays etc.).
• Carry out job tasks safely using good working practices.
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.
• Other duties to support the business operations as assigned.

Machinist Accountabilities: (Deliverables)

• To manufacture components and parts, generally from aluminum, stainless steel and plastics, in accordance with drawings, technical specifications and tolerances.
• To set up & operate manual and CNC milling machine and manual lathe including planning a sequence of operations to allow efficient manufacture.
• Support LEAN activities within the machine shop to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize waste during the manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback on improvements to design and machine shop equipment to support efficient manufacture of components.

Machinist Applicants:

Education / Qualifications (desirable):

• Apprentice trained in machine tools.

Technical Competencies (essential):

• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Operate manual milling machine to manufacture components.
• Operate manual lathe to manufacture components to quality requirements.
• Program and operate Mazak CNC milling machines.
• Use precision measuring equipment.

Technical Competencies (desirable):

• Program and operate Mazak CNC Lathe.

Key Skills (essential):

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Must be hard working, able to work under pressure.

Experience (essential):

• Minimum 3 years machine shop experience.
• Working knowledge of standard measurements, such as those used for threads and tapers, and a good understanding of the working qualities of various metals and plastics.

QHSE Competencies:

• Maintain behaviour in compliance with company requirements.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability through personal commitment and behaviour.
• Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk.

Company Benefits:

• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• 2x Salary Life Insurance

Working Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am – 4pm (Flexi Time available). Competitive salary available.