Manual Machinist,

UTAC; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedford is seeking an experienced machinist to operate lathe and milling machines and perform welding tasks. The role involves fabricating parts for various applications, ensuring quality standards and health & safety compliance. A formal qualification in fabrication or welding is beneficial, along with strong skills in problem-solving and communication. Competitive benefits and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Life Cover

Healthcare cashback plans

Generous holiday benefits

Employee assistance support services

Qualifications

• Experienced in general turning and milling.
• Welding experience with TIG and MIG techniques.
• Automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day fabrication of parts.
• Operate lathe and milling machine.
• Weld various items and ensure quality.

Skills

Operation of Lathe and Milling Machines

Welding (TIG, MIG)

Reading Technical Drawings

Good Communication

Education

Formal Fabrication or Welding Qualifications

Completed Relevant Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC Machinery

Job description

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Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the machinist will be expected to be flexible and multi skilled in various metalwork techniques. This role will involve supporting all departments throughout the site. Primarily responsible for operation of the lathe and milling machine, alongside some welding / fabricating of various items using MIG and TIG welding plants. It is expected that all work enters and leaves within agreed times and is of the highest quality, whist maintaining H&S standards at all times.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day fabrication of parts ranging from small brackets to oil catch tanks, propshaft flanges and parts for large test rigs fromvarious sources and customers.
• Solid skill base in use of Lathe and Milling Machines
• Welding using various techniques (Aluminum and Steel)
• Able to read technical drawings
• Vehicle body shell modifications and reworks
• Write up completed work tickets to record in detail work carried out
• Liaise with engineering staff regarding work requests
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Job Description

Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the machinist will be expected to be flexible and multi skilled in various metalwork techniques. This role will involve supporting all departments throughout the site. Primarily responsible for operation of the lathe and milling machine, alongside some welding / fabricating of various items using MIG and TIG welding plants. It is expected that all work enters and leaves within agreed times and is of the highest quality, whist maintaining H&S standards at all times.

Role & Responsibilities

• Carry out day to day fabrication of parts ranging from small brackets to oil catch tanks, propshaft flanges and parts for large test rigs fromvarious sources and customers.
• Solid skill base in use of Lathe and Milling Machines
• Welding using various techniques (Aluminum and Steel)
• Able to read technical drawings
• Vehicle body shell modifications and reworks
• Write up completed work tickets to record in detail work carried out
• Liaise with engineering staff regarding work requests
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Formal fabrication or welding qualifications advantageous
• Completed relevant apprenticeship

Experience

• Experienced in General Turning and milling
• Welding (TIG, MIG) including aluminium
• Experience with prototype and one-off work
• Automotive experience

Skills

• Knowledge of CNC based machinery would be an advantage
• Good problem solving / solution finding skills
• Good general IT skills (including MS Word and Excel)
• Good communicator

Personal Behaviours

• Experience with prototype and one-off work
• Strong awareness of Health and Safety regulations
• Flexible, self-driven and reliable

Other

• Flexibility to travel as and when required (if applicable)
• Full UK driving licence (if applicable)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check (if applicable)

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Healthcare cashback plans
• Generous holiday benefits
• Contributorypension schemes
• Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.