Our client has a century of engineering excellence and innovation — ranging from concept design to prototype manufacture and full-scale production - of rapidly-deployable, modern bridging systems for use in military and disaster relief scenarios 

Main Purpose of the Job: To machine parts to specifications using the machine tools in which the job holder has been trained.

Main Tasks of the Job:

•   To comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and identify health and safety hazards prior to the commencement of work
  •    To perform “Start of Work” machine inspections prior to shift commencement
  •    To report via approved Maintenance Reporting Procedures any machine fault or unusual occurrence
  •    To read and understand engineering drawings to ensure all parts machined conform to drawing and planning specification
  •    To set and operate CNC milling machines, retrieve and input CNC programs from the nextwork in accordance with the appropriate paperwork.
  •    To select appropriate tools, equipment and materials in preparation of machining
  •    To measure, examine and visually inspect components to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers and verniers to drawing specification.
  •    To input production tickets onto SAP on completion of each task
  •    To provide assistance/training to the semi-skilled machinists/new starts as and when necessary
  •    To comply with the Company’s Environmental and Health & Safety policies and any regulatory agencies to ensure that the              safety of all employees is not compromised
  •    To maintain a clean and orderly work area as required
  •    To conduct daily duties in a highly professional manner

Experience & Qualifications:

• Ideally have NVQ level 2-3 Engineering/machining or HNC/HND and machining apprenticeship.
•    Previous experience of running CNC machining centers

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