Machine Shop Supervisor

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Cheddar is seeking a skilled Machinist to oversee machine operations, ensure compliance, and train staff. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, the ability to read blueprints, and knowledge of safety protocols. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £18 - £20 depending on experience, with opportunities for overtime and call-outs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience in using and/or programming manual tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversees personnel in charge of operating machines.
• Ensuring all necessary components are available for production.
• Communicating in a concise fashion with the team.

Skills

Proven experience as machinist

Ability to use precision tools

Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE

Good at math with analytical abilities

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Precision tools (e.g., callipers)

Job description

Location: Cheddar

Salary: £18 - £20 per hour depending on experience

The Role

To ensure the assigned work is completed in a timely manner, this includes assigning and explaining daily tasks to machinists, monitoring work progress and compliance with policies and procedures; training and assisting machinists.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees personnel in charge of operating machines.
• The cost‑effective deployment of resources (labour and material) to achieve plan.
• Ensuring that all necessary components are available to meet production requirements.
• Reacting to situations as they arise to achieve the companys objectives.
• Supervising team and manage discipline, time keeping, absence.
• Supervising team of workers and provide relevant training.
• Plan work flow in order to meet customer requirements.
• Communicating in a concise and timely fashion.
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings in order to select correct machinery.
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job.
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues.
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
• Operation of Lathes and pillar drill.
• CNC Operation.
• Ability to read blueprints and measuring devices such as callipers, micrometres and vernier.
• Understanding and experience with Ferrous, Non‑Ferrous, plastics and copper.
• Experience repairing journals and shafts.
• Maintains safe operation of equipment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
• Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Workshop Manager.
• To be available for call‑out shift or overtime as directed by the Workshop Manager.

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven experience as machinist.
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi‑automated or automated tools and machines.
• Experience with welding and balancing would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. callipers) to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Good at math with analytical abilities.
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE.
• Attention to detail with good communications skills.
• Resource planning.
• Machine shop planning and supervisory experience.
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge and understanding of material requirements.
• Computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.