Manual Machinist

C&d Recruitment; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in South Wales is seeking a dedicated Machinist/Trainee Machinist to join their team. This permanent role involves operating both manual and CNC lathes to ensure products meet customer specifications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to achieve departmental KPIs while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal applicants will possess a strong motivation to learn, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% shift allowance

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and follow instructions.
• GCSE in Maths and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and CNC lathes to produce conforming products.
• Read engineering drawings to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

CNC vertical lathes

Manual vertical lathes

EFACS

Fannuc control system

Job description

Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Torfaen area a Manual Machinist.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Machinist/Trainee Machinist to join our facility, South Wales. The key function of the Machinist role will be to work as part of a team to process product through the Machine Shop that is produced right first time and that is delivered to the Customer in line with their expectations and requirements.

Principle Accountabilities:

1. Work as part of a team to achieve departmental KPIs with respect to Right First Time, On Time In Full, Productivity etc.
2. Operate manual vertical turning lathes and CNC vertical and horizontal turning lathes to process product in line with the method of manufacture ensuring that the relevant standard operating procedure is followed at all times.
3. Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure a conforming product produced to the customer specification.
4. Setting of tooling.
5. Record on a daily basis key data and information in accordance with the relevant system and/or process including but not limited to logging production throughput data onto EFACS, raising non-conformance notes, creating and storing data records, writing dimensional reports etc.
6. Encourage and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by performing daily TPM, and 5S activities.

Required Skills/Experience:

1. Willingness to learn and follow instruction.
2. High self-motivation and determination to succeed.
3. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
4. Computer literate.
5. Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working.
6. Excellent time management.
7. Excellent attention to detail along with good verbal and written communication.

Advantageous Skills/Experience:

1. Experience of working within heavy manufacturing.
2. Manual Machining experience (both manual and CNC).
3. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (2D) detailed written instructions.
4. Familiar with machining special alloy materials.
5. Experience in programming.
6. Experience of Fannuc control system.

10% shift allowance

5.30-1.30 Mon to Thurs, 5.30-10.30 Fri

14.00-22.30 Mon to Thurs, 10.30-15.30 Fri

Will be moving to 3 shift pattern in the future.

Permanent role.

Please note that due to high volumes of applicants we can only contact successful shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us in 7 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Salary Dependant on Experience.

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