Workshop Supervisor
Location: Cheddar, Somerset
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 08:00-17:00, Mon-Fri
Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Workshop Supervisor to oversee our machine shop operations in Cheddar. This role is crucial for ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner, including assigning and explaining daily tasks to machinists, monitoring work progress, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Day-to-day of the role
* Oversee personnel operating machines, ensuring cost-effective deployment of resources (labour and material) to achieve plans.
* Ensure all necessary components are available to meet production requirements.
* React to situations as they arise to achieve the company's objectives.
* Supervise the team, manage discipline, timekeeping, and absence.
* Provide training and plan workflow to meet customer requirements.
* Communicate in a concise and timely fashion.
* Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output.
* Read and interpret CAD drawings to select correct machinery and position or load material for a job.
* Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc., and monitor machine during operation to adjust feed, maintain temperature, and identify issues.
* Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
* Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
* Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
* Operate Lathes, pillar drills, and CNC machines.
* Maintain safe operation of equipment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Proven experience as a machinist.
* Experience with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
* Ability to use and/or program manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines.
* Ability to use precision tools (e.g., callipers) to take accurate measurements.
* Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
* Good mathematical and analytical abilities.
* Knowledge of speeds, feeds, safety protocols, and PPE.
* Attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
* Resource planning and machine shop planning experience.
* Computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Supportive work environment.
* Training opportunities.
To apply for this Machine Shop Supervisor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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