Precision Toolroom Machinist - Detail-Oriented & Lean

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional Development from Day 1

Subsidised canteen

Engagement rewards platform with 100+品

Job summary

DK Recruitment is partnering with a world-renowned manufacturer in Plymouth to grow their Toolroom team. You will service, repair and manufacture tooling and gauing equipment for product manufacture, ensuring cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.

You will operate ProtoTrak Lathes and Milling Machines, read engineering drawings, and measure to tight tolerances. The role requires working in a clean, safe environment with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement in mind.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent machining experience.
• Related qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ) desirable.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Able to work in a diverse team and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Operate ProtoTrak Lathes and ProtoTrak Milling Machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Maintain tolerances up to ±0.0001”/0.0025mm.
• Inspect finished tools and parts with appropriate measurement tools.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Assist with departmental training as required.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and well maintained.
• Utilise systems capturing work content and material usage.
• Understand Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Measurement

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship training

City and Guilds / NVQ

Tools

ProtoTrak Lathes

ProtoTrak Milling Machines

Surface Grinders

External Grinders

Internal Grinders

Optical Profile Grinder

Job description

DK Recruitment is partnering with a world-renowned manufacturer in Plymouth to grow their Toolroom team. You will service, repair and manufacture tooling and gauing equipment for product manufacture, ensuring cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.

You will operate ProtoTrak Lathes and Milling Machines, read engineering drawings, and measure to tight tolerances. The role requires working in a clean, safe environment with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement in mind.