Manual Machinist

paralloy.co.uk; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in aerospace and power industries is seeking manual machinists to handle centrifugally spun castings in stainless alloys. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of machining experience, be able to read engineering drawings, and work effectively under pressure. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression in Sheffield.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Regular overtime

Company discount card

Bike to work scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in machining.
• Ability to work to tolerance and use measuring equipment.
• Flexible attitude towards work including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Machining large castings to specified drawings.
• Versatility to operate various machines.
• Ensuring production meets time frames.

Skills

Machining experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Measurement equipment proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Job description

About The Role

We are currently looking for manual machinists, ideally time served but not essential, to machine centrifugally spun castings for the Aerospace and Power Generation industries, in a range of stainless alloys.

Principal Accountabilities

• Machining large castings to drawings and to tolerance specified.
• Versatility to work a variety of machines, manual lathes / vertical borers.
• Ensure production is carried out to meet time frames set.
• Visual inspection of machined castings.
• Marking up of swarf drums (alloy identification).
• To work as part of a team with minimum supervision.
• Working safely throughout all activities in line with FVC’s safety standards and procedures.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience machining in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and translate these into producing dimensionally correct components.
• Able to work to tolerance and accurately use measuring equipment.
• Must be attentive to detail
• An ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to operate on your own initiative, but also able to contribute in a team environment.
• Flexible attitude towards work and overtime, including shift working.
• A good understanding of health & safety, environmental issues and quality rules.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

About Us

With origins rooted in the UK’s steel industry, Paralloy & FVC takes pride in capably serving many of the world’s most challenging industries.

We manufacture centrifugally cast products and solutions whose reliability provides exceptional value to our customers year after year. From power generation and transportation to manufacturing and critical chemical industries, our products are used to drive the modern world.

Our quality products have always been designed to meet exacting, often bespoke, standards.

Our clients’ need for precision and rapid delivery has driven us to develop efficient processes that result in extremely short lead times; ideal for time-sensitive projects and urgent or emergency based requirements.

Company Benefits include:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Regular overtime (Weekdays and Weekends)
• Company discount card.
• Bike to work scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities