Apprentice Machinist in Matlock

Job Description

• Work in a safe and responsible manner (for your own and other people’s safety)
• Comply with statutory, quality, and organisational and health and safety regulations whilst carrying out manufacturing techniques
• Conduct any pre-shift health and safety checks as specified; for example: FLT, Hoist Crane
• Be able to use and interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes in order to determine what has to be produced and to what specification
• Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality system documentation)
• Obtain, check and use the appropriate materials, tools, equipment and consumables required
• Expected to be able to set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used
• When using the CNC equipment be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes
• During and on completion of the machining operations, you will beexpected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification
• Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used and their applications
• Understand the work holding devices, cutting tools and setting up procedures in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification
• Be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business