Manual Machinist

Job Description

Duties

• The Department's role is to carry out the machining of parts/components to the specification and tolerances as detailed in the issued drawings.
• All parts/components are to be machined to the procedures and systems that are in place i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO (phone number removed) (ATEX) to ensure compliance and conformance at all times.
• Some assembly (e.g. Deployment Frames, Mechanical Assemblies) may be carried out in the Machine Shop by the Departments staff, but the responsibility for the pre-despatch inspection and completion of paperwork will be that of Product Assembly Manager.
• The department's personnel should be multi-skilled so that to function properly, the Department is not reliant on specific individuals.

Position Specific:

To machine parts and components to defined specification in an efficient and timely manner. To include prototypes, pre-production and one-off products. To carry out "First off" and "Post-Production" inspection of components and parts to include both dimensional and surface finish checks. Corrective actions to overcome problems i.e. technical, timescale, quality which may arise within the Department. Ensuring that tracking/build documentation is completed and progressed to such a standard that at any time it is possible to see the status of any Works Order progressing through the Machine Shop. To ensure, where applicable, that all relevant paperwork i.e. material certificates, stay with the components and Works Orders at all times. Ensure that tidiness and cleanliness procedures are adhered to within the Department. To follow and adhere to all manufacturing procedures, provide feedback and make recommendations on improvements that can be made. To accept ownership and responsibility of delegated tasks, so that quality standards are maintained and delivery deadlines are kept. To continually monitor consumables within the Machine Shop (e.g. turning tips, drills, milling cutters, emery tape, oils, coolant, rags etc.) to ensure that delays in production aren't caused by shortages. To ensure that all chemicals/substances are stored and used in a correct safe manner, that all safety data sheets are read, understood and made readily available, so that all COSHH regulations are compiled with. Continually review methods within the Department to improve throughput and quality. To work in a safe and controlled manner, so that your actions do not put yourself or others at risk and the Department does not deviate from compliance with all health and safety regulations. Whilst at work, consider all aspects of the company strategy, how it effects your work and what you can do to assist with achieving our strategic goals. Any other responsibilities as agreed from time to time.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.