Set up, operate and tend various machines (to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend / straighten materials). Understanding work orders, production schedules & assembly instructions to determine necessary specifications, ensuring that the required parts are present and manufactured to meet quality control standards efficiently on time and within budget.
Day-to-day operations
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Verifying dimensions and product specifications; marking cutting lines on materials.
• Ensuring that all the required parts for assembly are present.
• Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and fixed securely.
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to; adjust feed, maintain temperature & identify issues.
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job.
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job.
• Ensuring that quality control standards are met.
• Maintaining a production schedule.
• Troubleshooting and stress testing products to minimize problems or recalls.
• Reporting and detailing product malfunctions.
• Taking part in any necessary product development meetings.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Maintain a safe & clean workstation and perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety standards and training protocols
• Attending any relevant training sessions as directed by line manager
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required and providing essential cover when other members of team are on leave
Qualifications
Desirable – Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred
Experience
• Proven experience as machinist / fabricator -working with machine tools and / or mechanical assembly
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
• Working knowledge of safety protocols
Specialist Skills/Attributes
• Proficiency in operating heavy machinery.
• Excellent coordination, eyesight, colour vision plus good dexterity & mechanical skills
• Physical stamina, strength to lift heavier items and ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics and manuals
• Can work on their own, as well as part of a team.
• Helpful and approachable with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good at mathematics with analytical abilities
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
Other
• Have a current full driving licence
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Job Type: Full time (40 hours per week) - 2 ROLES AVAILABLE
If this sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to careers@visionarch.co.uk
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