Machinist

Plymouth Industries, Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machinist to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating various machines to fabricate parts with precision and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining, including CNC programming and the use of precision hand tools. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe working environment while adhering to company values. If you are dedicated to quality and continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus technical training in machining.
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of training.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine shop machines to fabricate parts.
• Maintain machinery and plant area, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
• Assist in workflow and process improvement in the machine shop.

Skills

CNC programming

Precision hand tools

Machine operation

Quality control

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Machine shop hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Machinist is responsible for fabrication and layout on a variety of parts or products involving close tolerances. Must set up and operate all machine shop machines to cut, bend, machine or form parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for quality of work performed in machine shop area. Accountable for fabrication and layout on a variety of parts or products involving close tolerances. Must set up and operate all machine shop machines to cut, bend, machine, or form parts. Uses a variety of machine shop hand tools and measuring instruments.
2. Assists Lead in all functions of the machine shop including workflow and process improvement.
3. Responsible for keeping both machinery and plant area in good working order, including cleaning and maintenance of machine shop equipment and all tools involved in daily production.
4. Abides by all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the company including good common sense safety practices.
5. Adheres to the Company Core Values: Performance Driven, Quality in All We Do, Act with Integrity and Professionalism, Collaborative Continuous Improvement, Be Safe, and Impress the Customer.
6. Adheres to the Company CARE Initiative: Commitment, Accountability, Responsiveness, Effort.
7. Performs all job assignments as instructed by the Lead, Manufacturing Supervisor, Plant Manager and/or Vice President of Operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one-year certificate from college or technical school and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Must have working knowledge to read and interpret prints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Basic skills in CNC programming and precision hand tools are required. Technical training with emphasis in machining and related subjects highly desirable.

A background and drug screening will be conducted for employment purposes.