Toolmaker Machinist

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Plymouth is seeking a skilled machinist to join their Toolroom team. The role involves operating various machine tools, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and inspecting finished products for quality. Candidates should have relevant machining experience or apprenticeship training. The company offers a range of benefits, including paid holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of paid holiday

Professional Development Investment

Subsidised Canteen

Access to discounts at over 100 retailers

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained or relevant machining experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of machine tools including ProtoTrak Lathes and Milling Machines.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
• Inspect finished tools and parts to meet quality standards.

Skills

Machining skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read engineering drawings

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Education

Related qualification e.g., City and Guilds, NVQ, ONC

Tools

ProtoTrak Lathes

ProtoTrak Milling Machines

Surface Grinders

Job description

Overview

DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned manufacturer, based in Plymouth who are expanding their Toolroom team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of machine tools including ProtoTrak Lathes and ProtoTrak Milling Machines. Experience using Surface Grinders, External Grinders, Internal Grinders, and Optical Profile Grinders would be beneficial.
• Be proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail working with tolerances up to ±0.0001”/0.0025mm
• Select and use appropriate measurement equipment to inspect finished tools and parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• To be fully aware of the Company's Health and Safety Regulations and ensure they are followed.
• To communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with colleagues at all levels.
• Assist with departmental training when required.
• Ensure that the work area, machinery, and equipment are kept in a clean, safe and fully maintained condition.
• Use of systems capturing work content and material usage.
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

Candidate requirements

• Apprenticeship trained or relevant machining experience.
• A related qualification e.g., City and Guilds, NVQ, ONC. (Desirable but not essential.
• Ensure you are willing to learn and adapt to new technologies as they evolve.
• Work well within a diverse team and build relationships with colleagues and managers.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Development Investment from Day 1.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Flexible working patterns