Machine Shop Team Leader

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing company is seeking a Machine Shop Team Leader to oversee operations in their Swadlincote facility. This role involves managing a team, programming and operating CNC lathes, and ensuring production runs smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CNC machining, particularly with stainless steel, and possess strong leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will directly contribute to innovative projects in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Benefits

Pension

40-hour work week

Permanent position

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CNC lathe programming and management.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Organising workload and ensuring timely completion of parts.
• Programming and operating CNC lathes for prototype components.

Skills

CNC programming

Team leadership

Machining stainless steel

Reading engineering drawings

Working with tight tolerances

Tools

Hurco TM8 Lathe

Hurco VM1/10 Milling machine

Job description

Machine Shop Team Leader required to join a well-established Manufacturing company that is based in the Swadlincote area and specialise in conveying & specialist handling equipment for the food, beverage & pharmaceutical industry. The successful candidate will be expected to run the machines shop which consists of two Hurco TM8 Lathes and two VM1/10 Milling machines.

Machine Shop Team Leader Job Overview

• Organising the workload around yourself and two Machinists, ensuring parts are completed on schedule.
• Programming, Setting, and Operating
• 2-axis turning centre lathe work, predominately using stainless steel (Hurco TM8 Lathes)
• Reporting any production issues through to the Production Management
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Machine Shop Team Leader Job Requirements

• Experience in a Management or Team Leader role.
• At least five years' experience working with and programming CNC lathes
• Hurco Lathe machine experience preferred but not essential.
• Be able to machine one-off prototype components.
• Be confident working with tight tolerances.
• Experience working with various materials, predominately stainless steel.
• Be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• The ability to work well as part of a team but also be able to work well under own initiative.

Machine Shop Team Leader Salary & Benefits

• Full time - Permanent position
• Monday to Friday - 40 hour week
• Pension