Machine Operator

JR United Kingdom; Penzance; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Penzance is seeking a Machine Operator to join their maintenance team. The role involves the safe operation of machine shop equipment, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting engineering projects. Candidates must hold an NVQ3 in Engineering and have at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ3 in Engineering.
• 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment in the Machine Shop safely.
• Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy.
• Support the Engineering team on project work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ3 in Engineering

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

CAD for CNC programming

Job description

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Penzance Dry Dock are looking for a Machine Operator to work closely with their maintenance team.

The candidate would need the skills and the ability to re-establish and maintain the machine shop.

The successful candidate will need to be a qualified Engineer with a minimum of an NVQ3 level qualification or equivalent and with at least two years’ experience in a similar role.

The successful applicant will need to have experience of lathes, mills, grinders etc. and ideally have some experience/proficiency in using CAD for programming our CNC plasma cutter.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant would:

·Be responsible for the safe operation of all of the equipment in the Machine Shop.

·Be responsible for the efficient use of the machine equipment.

·Ensure the Machine Shop working environment is kept clean and tidy at all times.

·Support the site Engineering team on all project work that comes into the Dry Dock.

·Ensure that all of the equipment is regularly maintained, serviced and replaced as/when required.

·Have a strong attention to detail and be flexible to support other parts of the maintenance team as/when needed

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, starting at 07.45 and leaving at 16.30 with an unpaid lunch break.

The salary for this position is £16.00 per hour.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who meet the job and person specifications and have a desire to join a reputable company who are heavily investing in their future and looking to grow the business significantly in the near future.

Qualifications

A minimum of an NVQ3 in Engineering with 2 years of experience in a similar role