Job Title: Tool Room Machinist
Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £26,500.00 (depending on experience)
Benefits include: 25 days holiday / Flexible Working / Training / Pension
HQW Aerospace is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of super precision ball bearings.
Barden bearings are produced using advanced technology to the highest standards available. That’s why our bearings are used in virtually every sector of industry where there is a need to meet critical.
The Role:
To provide an effective and prompt service of manufacture, repair and service of tooling, gauging and equipment to be used in the manufacture of all Company products, ensuring that objectives on Cost, Quality and Delivery are achieved.
The Candidate:
- Apprenticeship trained or relevant machining experience.
- A related qualification e.g., City and Guilds, NVQ, ONC. (Desirable but not essential)
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Operate a range of machine tools including, Lathes (ProtoTrak CNC and manual), Milling Machines (ProtoTrak CNC and Manual), Surface Grinders, External Grinders, Internal Grinders, Optical Profile Grinders, and Electrical Discharge Machines.
- Be proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail working with tolerances up to ±0.0001″/0.0025mm
- Select and use appropriate measurement equipment to inspect finished tools and parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- To be fully aware of the Company’s Health and Safety Regulations and ensure they are respected and always followed.
- To communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with colleagues at all levels.
- Assist with departmental training when required.
- Ensure that the work area, machinery, and equipment are kept in a clean, safe and fully maintained condition.
- Use of systems capturing work content and material usage.
- An understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
- Ensure you are willing to learn and adapt to new technologies or tools as they evolve.
- Work well within the diverse team and build relationships with colleagues and managers.
Candidates must have right to work in the UK. We are not sponsoring Visa’s currently, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Manufacturing Technician, Production Coordinator, Manufacturing Technician, Assembly Coordinator, Assembly Production Planner, Assembly Organiser, Production Engineer, Assembly Shop Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Engineer may also be considered for this role.
