Manual Machinist

A great opportunity has arisen for a machinist to join a leading supplier to the Oil & Gas & Offshore industries., + Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances

• Manufacture of components using manual milling machine and manual lathe to the 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

• To manufacture components and parts, generally from aluminum, stainless steel and plastics, in accordance with drawings, technical specifications and tolerances.

• To setup & operate manual 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.

• Apprentice trained in machine tools

• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and tolerances

• Operate manual milling machine to manufacture components

• Operate manual lathe to manufacture components to quality requirements

• Use precision measuring equipment

• Must have good communication skills and ability to work well with others

• Must be hard working and able to work under pressure

• 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.

• Maintain behaviour in compliance with HSE 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.

Additional Details

• Overtime paid at time and a half Mon-Sat and double time Sunday after 37 hours worked

• 37 hours per week – 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break; flexi-time is available between 7.30 and 9am and 4 and 6pm (4.30pm on Fridays)

• 25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays

• 5% pension

• Private healthcare

• 2 x base salary life insurance