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Job description

The main responsibility of the role is to manufacture and modify machined and other custom components in support of the design engineering and manufacturing groups. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and modify components as required by using available workshop equipment including the CNC milling machine and lathe.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings including geometric tolerancing.
• Programming of the CNC milling machine and storing completed programs for future use.
• Use of appropriate workshop tools, including 3D printing facilities, in support of the development of engineering projects.
• Maintain stock control of tools, materials and consumables to support the expected workshop program.
• Work as a member of engineering project teams, providing technical input based on practical experience of materials and machining.
• Routine preventative machine maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning, drill sharpening and maintaining logs of machine defects and significant maintenance work carried out.
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop environment, to ensure an efficient system is in place, and to support company Health & Safety procedures.
• Report on status of work in progress, both orally and in written format, to direct and senior management.
• Assist in training of company staff in use of workshop facilities where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years machine shop experience.
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills

• Possess a technical qualification (for example OND, BTEC etc.), or be able to demonstrate appropriate level of experience.
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship.

Further Information

Location: Randox Science Park.