Skilled Machinist

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a fast-paced, growing organization as a Skilled Machinist. You will operate manual and CNC machinery, ensuring precision and quality in machining operations. This role offers a chance to work with a large team, engage in diverse tasks, and contribute to the production of high-quality components. With flexible working options and a company-funded benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your skills and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Workplace ISA

Go Green Car Scheme

Technology and Lifestyle Allowances (£500/year)

Discounted Gym Memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

Training Access to Online Courses

Qualifications

• Possession of an operator's stamp for traceability confirmation.
• Adherence to quality systems procedures and controlled documentation.

Responsibilities

• Machine setting and operation with precision tolerances.
• Collaboration with inspectors and process engineers.

Skills

Manual Machining

CNC Machinery Operation

Dimensional Tolerances

Machining Operations

Siemens/Fanuc Control Systems

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Dial Test Indicators

Job description

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An exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing organisation as a Skilled Machinist within the Transmissions Operations UK is available.

If you have an Apprenticeship NVQ level 3 (inclusive for anyone pre 1990 and post 1990), please read on; if you apply, make sure you upload your qualifications to be considered for the role.

Job Scope:

As a Skilled Machinist, you will have diverse abilities to operate manual and CNC machinery with knowledge and experience of various machining operations, including turning, boring, grinding, milling, shaping, and drilling. You will join a large team working across Transmission component machining facilities.

Job Family: Frame Manufacturing Level 3

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS A SKILLED MACHINIST

Main activities include:

1. Machine setting and operation
2. Jig setting and tool building
3. Machining with dimensional tolerances of 0.005mm
4. Achieving surface finish tolerances of 0.4 μm
5. Using measuring equipment (e.g., Dial Test Indicators) and recording results
6. Working within operational job card times
7. Following the job priorities list board
8. Pre-kitting for next operations inline
9. Proactively caring for components and applying corrosion preventative measures
10. Completing daily basic checks (operator's maintenance) of machines
11. Handover communication to the next shift's machine operators

Key accountabilities include:

1. Possession of an operator's stamp for traceability confirmation
2. Adherence to quality systems procedures
3. Following controlled documentation and process sketches
4. Working with secured and proven machine programs
5. Interpreting inspection results
6. Participating in scrap & rework investigations to find root causes
7. Following health & safety policies and procedures

Main interfaces include:

1. Liaison with inspectors for 'first off' component qualification
2. Collaboration with process engineers for technical issues
3. Reporting progress and resource needs to supervision
4. Supporting maintenance engineers as required
5. Mentoring apprentices during their training

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

An engineering apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualifications as a minimum.

Skills biased towards manual machining.

Familiarity with Siemens / Fanuc machinery control systems, including legacy systems like Siemens Sinumerik System 3.

Ability to work independently and contribute to team efforts.

Security Clearance:

Details to be provided during the application process.

Life at Leonardo

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers many opportunities.

Flexible Working: Hybrid options available. Part-time opportunities available upon discussion.

Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500/year).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi days annually.

Pension: Up to 15% employer contribution.

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing resources, and diversity & inclusion networks.

Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.

Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Referral Incentive: Rewards for referring friends or family.

Bonus: Scheme for all employees at management level and below.