Factory Operative - Finish Turn

Position Description; Scope of the role;

Applicants should be able to read Engineering drawings, use standard measuring equipment and have both an understanding and appropriate experience of general turning principles, (ideally both manual and CNC).

Tasks will include setting and operating manual and CNC lathes, basic editing programmes as necessary, making offsets as required, ensuring parts are manufactured within allotted time and conform to drawing.

Main Responsibilities and Activities

• Setting / Operating CNC machines, (Okuma / Takamaz / Nakamura Tome TW-10) – multi-manning as required
• Setting / Operating manual centre lathes to perform basic machining operations
• Ensuring processed parts conform to drawing
• Ensuring parts are processed in the allowed time
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate
• Supporting the area in carrying out alternative tasks as required
• Supporting other team-members as required

• Achieving Production / Arrears / Quality / Efficiency targets as identified by Production Management

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Dependable, responsible contributor who’s committed to excellence and success
• Good interpersonal skills, (team-worker)
• Prepared to follow procedures
• Eye for detail
• Target orientated
• Diligent

Desirable

• NVQ in Engineering manufacture or equivalent / Advanced Modern Apprenticeship
• Previous experience of working in an engineering environment.
• English Language and Maths to GCSE grade C or above
• Computer Literate (ideally with a recognised qualification)
• Experience in the use of standard measurement equipment.
• Can demonstrate good numeric skills.

Hours of work

Overtime available when required

A Shift                           Monday to Thursday 6am to 1:35pm

No Premium                   Friday 6am to 12:45pm

B Shift                           Monday to Thursday 1:25pm to 9:05pm

20% Premium                Friday 12:35pm to 7pm