Manual Machinist Days Or Nights

Automated Industrial Robotics; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Wakefield is seeking a Manual Machinist to set up and operate milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders. This role requires proficiency in machining and an understanding of engineering drawings. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work arrangements, training support, and health initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Company bonus

Maternity and paternity leave

Pension plan

Training support

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering relevant discipline (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional machine tools.
• Produce component parts in tolerance of drawing specification.
• Keep a clean and manageable working area.
• Undertake additional responsibilities.

Skills

Operating manual milling machines

Operating manual lathes

Operating surface grinders

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility with changing priorities

Team player skills

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

Location

AIR Wakefield

Schedule

Day shift: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:30pm, Friday 8am - 3:15pm.

Night shift: Monday to Thursday 6pm - 6am (25% night rate uplift).

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Manual Machinist will set up and operate conventional machine tools including Manual Milling Machines, Manual Lathes and Surface Grinders to manufacture components of various sizes and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on manual milling machines, lathes and surface grinders
• Produce component parts in tolerance of drawing specification
• Keep a clean and manageable working area
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering relevant discipline (Desirable)

Key Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in operating manual milling machines
• Proficient in operating manual lathes
• Proficient in operating surface grinders
• Familiar with a range of materials including tool steels
• The ability to react well to changing priorities
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Working under pressure
• The ability to use relevant inspection measuring equipment
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Produce component parts in tolerance of drawing specification
• General awareness of health and safety issues
• Team player and ability to work on own initiative
• Attention to detail

What we offer

In AIR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.

About AIR

Established in 2023, Automated Industrial Robotics Inc from Los Angeles, USA and funded by ARES Management private equity group, AIR is a trusted automation partner empowering our customers to innovate, produce and scale through technology-enabled manufacturing. Our five-hundred-person world-class team operates across 350,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space in four facilities spanning America and Europe. With centralized engineering, technology and support, we deliver transformative automation solutions that increase quality, production and efficiency.