Manufacturer - Machinist

Job Description

This role involves the machining of parts for use in electrical motors/generators. The ideal candidates would possess prior experience working within a machining environment using CNC turning, grinding, and drilling skills whilst working to tight tolerances. Candidates with experience in tooling, machine setup, or machining of intricate products are also encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

• Able to use a multitude of hand tools including screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, torque wrenches, jigs, fixtures, pneumatic tools, and other manual hand tools.
• Able to operate some machinery such as winding machine, hydraulic press, lathe, etc.
• Carry out grinding and operate an NC-controlled machine
• Must be competent in reading engineering drawings/layouts, engineering work instructions, associated documentation, and working to operations route card travelers. Support will be given to candidates unfamiliar with our winding diagrams.
• Can measure own work
• Can self-inspect products using bench electrical equipment (Resistance – Ohmmeter/ High voltage flash or Hi-pot/surge/ Insulation resistance), measuring equipment (Vernier/micrometer/ gauges), and mechanical equipment. Product-specific training will be given as required.
• Ability to diagnose and repair product faults
• Work within Quality Management System ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards. Previous awareness is advantageous but not essential as training will be given.
• Soldering and Brazing experience advantageous but not essential as training will be given.

Job Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated ability to grind and operate relevant machinery
• Milling and manual turning experience preferable
• Some CNC capability desirable
• Experience working within a high-quality control/compliance environment
• Ability to manually handle products weighing up to 25kg using lifting aides where appropriate.
• Good observational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Good manual dexterity.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to learn additional manufacturing skills.
• Working knowledge of some PC operations (i.e. Windows, Email, digital document access).
• Previous interactions with SAP or equivalent ERP system preferred
• Experience working within a team and being able to work on my own as required.

Evidence of written English at the interview stage. This will be through providing certification of a formal English or technical qualification studied in the UK or overseas in English. If this cannot be provided you will be required to complete and pass an online SHL English comprehension test as part of the interview process.

Working Hours
08:00 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday
08:00 to 12:00 Friday