Machine Operator – Test House (Fixed Term Contract)

Forged Solutions Group; Darley Dale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Machine Operator for a fixed-term contract. The role involves machining test pieces to precise specifications and operating various machinery including CNC lathes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in machining, with a focus on manual milling and turning. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a machining role.
• Experience in manual milling and turning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Machine test pieces to tight tolerances.
• Operate CNC lathe and manual lathes.
• Conduct pre-shift H&S checks.

Skills

Manual Milling

Turning

Attention to detail

Team player

Logical and analytical

Job description

Machine Operator – Test House (Fixed Term Contract)

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Please note: this is a temporary 4 months contract

Working Hours Summary

Your standard working hours per week 40 (173.33 Average Standard Hours per Month). The role from time to time may require the working of longer hours and weekends.

Job Summary

The responsibilities of this role are to machine test pieces to very tight tolerances in line with customer and specification requirements / drawings. The test pieces are produced to various different types of test using multiple machining processes. These test pieces are then destructively tested or examined Metallurgically to ascertain if the batch is acceptable to release to the customer.

Key Objectives of the Role

• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety).
• Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified; for example: Coolant levels, emergency stops.
• Housekeeping (5s duties).
• Follow engineering drawings to produce samples to very high tolerances and having the ability to use measuring equipment to confirm sample dimensions are within tolerances.
• Operate CNC lathe to produce finished mechanical test pieces.
• Operate manual centre lathes to perform rough turning of rounds.
• Operate the Pryor marking system to accurately identify samples.
• Operate the correct use of the pedestal grinder.
• Operate millers to perform rough machining on Charpy, Grainflow and macro samples.
• Operate the surface grinder for finishing of micro and Grainflow samples.
• Operate the horizontal linisher to perform finish machining of Macro’s & Grainflows.
  
  

There is an expectation that the role will be flexible and willingness to train in other areas of the department is essential, this may include the operation of band saws, waterjet cutting, Mechanical testing and Metallurgical preparation / testing.

The Applicant

Essential

• Experienced of working in a machining role ideally with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Manual Milling/Turning Experience.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with CNC machining.
• Overhead Crane Training (Max. 5 Years).
• Abrasive Wheel Training (Max. 5 Years).
• First Aid Training (Max 3 Years).
• Fire Warden Training (Max. 5 Years).
• FLT Training (Max. 5 Years).
• IOSH Working Safely / IOSH Managing Safely an advantage.
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Logical and analytical.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• Flexible
• Attention to detail.
• Innovative, Resilient and Confident.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration and Commitment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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