Dayshift Machinist

Rosenboom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled machinist to operate CNC and manual machine tools. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing specifications, setting up fabricating equipment, and maintaining machine tools. A strong mechanical aptitude and skills in shop math are essential. This role offers an opportunity to be a key part of the production process in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of related experience preferred.
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude and understanding of machining tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes specifications and plans operations.
• Sets up and operates fabricating equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper lubrication of machines.

Skills

CNC and manual machine operation

Reading and interpreting prints

Basic shop math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two or more years of vocational training or related experience

Tools

CNC machines

Drill presses

Welding equipment

Job description

Analyzes variety of specifications and prints, sets up and operates CNC and manual machine tools. Familiar with cutting tools, tool design, fixtures and fixturing concepts, gauges and machinists’ handtools. Fits and assembles parts to fabrications applying mechanical knowledge. Familiar with shop mathematics, metal properties, machining and assembly procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with tool room personnel to analyze specifications and plan sequence of operations;
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock to lay out workpieces for machining;
• Sets up and operates fabricating equipment including, but not limited to, CNC and manual mills, CNC and manual lathes, drill presses, presses, shears, and welding equipment, to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications;
• Sets and operates machine tools at proper feeds and SFMs (surface feet per minute);
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools;
• Keeps machines and tools clean, properly lubricated and in good operating condition;
• Assembles, installs, and maintains cutting tools;
• Fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair equipment and other production or nonproduction items;

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED, preferred;
• Two or more years of relative vocational training or related experience, preferred;
• Reads and interprets prints;
• Able to apply common sense understanding to basic work processes. Capable of carrying out detailed written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Can deal with problems involving several concrete job specific variables;
• Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides all units of measure including decimal and fractions;
• Practical application of shop math including practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion as well as some basic algebra, geometry and some trigonometry;
• Demonstrates the ability to take measurements and verify conformance to the print;
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of the various types of tools used in the machining process;