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Thrive Oldham is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the Torfaen area for a Manual Machinist.

Job Description

We are seeking a Machinist/Trainee Machinist to join our facility in South Wales. The main responsibility of this role is to work as part of a team to process products through the Machine Shop, ensuring they are produced right first time and delivered to customer specifications.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Work as part of a team to meet departmental KPIs such as Right First Time, On Time In Full, and Productivity.
• Operate manual vertical turning lathes and CNC vertical and horizontal turning lathes following standard operating procedures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure product conformity to specifications.
• Set tooling as required.
• Record key data daily, including production throughput, non-conformance notes, and dimensional reports, using relevant systems such as EFACS.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities like daily TPM and 5S.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• High motivation and determination to succeed.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Good interpersonal skills and team working ability.
• Attention to detail and good communication skills.

Preferred experience includes:

• Experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Manual machining (manual and CNC).
• Reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with machining special alloys.
• Programming experience.
• FANUC control system experience.

Work hours are currently:

• 5:30-1:30 Mon to Thurs, 5:30-10:30 Fri
• or 14:00-22:30 Mon to Thurs, 10:30-15:30 Fri

Future shift pattern changes to 3 shifts. This is a permanent role.

Please note that due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful.