Trainee Machinist

John King Chains Limited; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned family-owned manufacturing company with a rich history and a commitment to quality. In this full-time role, you'll be part of a dedicated team in a factory environment, where you'll receive on-the-job training in machine operation and gain valuable mechanical understanding. This innovative firm prides itself on using state-of-the-art techniques to produce high-quality mechanical handling equipment. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a thriving organization that values its workforce, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and familiarity with inspection equipment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings for machine operation.
• Monitor machine feed and speed, ensuring quality standards.
• Maintain records of job orders and productivity reports.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Deadlines

Proactive Approach

Team Player

Full Clean Driving License

Tools

Precision Instruments (Micrometres, Callipers)

Job description

John King Chains Limited
Lancaster Close, Sherburn-in-Elmet, LS25 6NS, United Kingdom

Contract of employment

Full-time

Stationary work

Reporting to:
Team Leader – Machining (factory)

Date Updated:
February 2025

Come and enjoy our journey and be a part of our kingdom. We are an internationally renowned and family-owned manufacturing Company founded in 1926. The Company has enjoyed unrivalled expansion in the last decade. Today it operates from five locations Worldwide and exports mechanical handling equipment to over 65 countries.

The business, with Head office based in Sherburn in Elmet, employs best in class manufacturing techniques including CNC machining, Fibre laser technology and Robotics. This ensures highest quality, consistent and competitive product.

Position Overview

This role will be working in a dedicated team in our factory. On the job training will be given and the successful candidate will be expected to gain a mechanical understanding of machine operation across a number of production machine tools.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Aptitude to train in the setting up and operating machine tools.
• Measure, examine, and test completed components to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometres and callipers.
• Maintaining accurate records of job orders, processes, and productivity reports.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with manufacturing.
• Familiar with common inspection equipment would be an advantage.
• Ability to manage relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage a number of different projects/tasks at any one time.
• Highly motivated, with a pro-active approach to workload.
• Confident and determined approach.
• Methodical and accurate with a good attention to detail.
• Happy to at times work to strictly deadlines and able to plan work according to timescales.
• Happy at times to work overtime.
• Can work alone and use initiative but also a team player who can help and support others.
• Full Clean Driving License.

ISO

Responsible for ensuring all manufacturing is conducted within the dictates of ISO 9001 to the latest standard to ensure quality objectives are monitored and maintained.