Skilled Machinist

EMEA3 Recruitment; Washington; On-site; GBP 20,334,000 - 30,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Skilled Machinist for a 12-month contract based in Washington. The role involves manufacturing and assembly of components to quality standards and contributing to process improvements.

A hands-on position within a global workforce solutions setup. Applicants must have a recognised time-served apprenticeship with National Certificate/BTEC or equivalent, and experience in machining, balancing, deburring, broaching, AFM, or grinding.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised time-served apprenticeship including a National Certificate/BTEC or equivalent.
• Experience in machining processes such as balancing, deburring, broaching, AFM and grinding.
• Willingness to learn across a range of product types, processes, machines, and technologies.
• Strong process management skills and ability to comply with operating procedures and apply lessons learned.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble components and sub-assemblies to team and company standards.
• Participate in process improvement activities and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Follow production plans to meet customer requirements.
• Contribute to cell performance targets and asset maintenance to keep equipment safe.
• Work with teammates to share knowledge and train others.

Skills

Machining

Balance

Deburr

Broach

AFM

Grind

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

National Certificate/BTEC or equivalent

Job description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs w e are looking for a number of Skilled Machinists for a 12 month contract based in Washington.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Manufacturing/Operational tasks consistent with the requirements of the team, statutory and company standards, including the manufacture and assembly of components and sub-assemblies
• Participate in process improvement activities and compliance methodologies to satisfy customer needs and cost reduction targets. This may include elements of factory set up and workstation design.
• Follow production plans to meet customer requirements
• Participate in cost reduction/operational improvements to satisfy customer needs
• Contribute to achievement of cell performance targets
• Recognise and perform asset maintenance activities to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high-performance standard
• Work with other team members to deliver team objectives and requirements, including knowledge sharing and training others

Qualifications and Experience:

• It is a requirement of the role that you will have completed a recognised time-served apprenticeship including National Certificate/ BTEC or equivalent.
• Experience in one or more of the following processes:
  • Machining
  • Balance
  • De-burr
  • Broach
  • Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM)
  • Grind
• A willingness to learn and adapt across a range of product types, processes, machines, and technologies.
• Strong process management skills and ability to comply with operating procedures and apply lessons learned to improvement activities.
• Experience of working in a team environment that requires effective relationship building and training of work colleagues.

Working Pattern:

• 40 hours per week over a rotating 3 shift pattern.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business