Job Specification

The Role

• To Set various Horizontal Machining Centres working to design drawings, checking & making adjustments to achieve Inspection Approval standards required by Quality Assurance.
• Ensuring the machine is running efficiently as possible & is ready to hand over for Production.
• Review set-ups for the shift and prepare Tooling available, Material available, Equipment/Jigs/Fixtures available and Gauges/QA equipment available.
• Ensure that all components are at the machine in good time for the changeover.
• Review setting times and ensure this is met, clearly identifying problems/issues arising to the team-leader.
• Complete set up of machine, check off dimensionally and ensure all surface finishes are met.
• Ensure first off inspection reviews are completed.
• Ensure the required cycle time for the process is achievable.
• Ensure guards and general health and safety on machines are correct and that the machine is able to operate in a safe manner.
• Responsible for ensuring the operator following on to the machine understands and is able to hit the designated cycle time and output/hour.
• Operation of machine at the required outputs and quality standards required for the process.
• Identify training needs within the company.

The Person

• Previous experience in production is essential.
• Reliable with an excellent work ethos.
• Good communication skills.
• Good time management / planning skills and capable of following plans and schedules.
• A good understanding of English language, both speaking, and listening is essential.
• GCSE in Maths and English.
• Minimum 3-year apprenticeship in a machining discipline.
• Ability to interpret and analyse engineering drawings.

The Benefits

• Permanent role.
• Competitive salary.
• Overtime available.
• Excellent work culture.