Machinist

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom MacTaggart Scott Full time

Role:

This role reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

The purpose of the role is to produce machine parts by operating a manual machine or programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.

You can expect a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to work a flexible 4 or 5 day 37 hour working week.


Duties will include:

  • Plan machining by studying work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters; interpreting dimensions and tolerances.
  • Program mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
  • Setup mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three
- and four-jaw chucks, vices, tools, attachments, collets, gears etc.

  • Load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
  • Verify settings by measuring positions, firstrun part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
  • Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Keeping work area clean/tidy plus free from hazards.
  • Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Document actions by completing production and quality logs.

Essential Requirements

  • Have experience in a similar role.
  • Have experience of reading engineering/technical drawings and making to specification.
  • Experience in editing/proving CNC programs.
  • Have excellent communications skills.
  • Be proficient in using a variety of measuring equipment.
  • Be comfortable working in a busy environment and be able to use your initiative and plan in advance.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Be selfmotivated with a good work ethic and attention to detail is essential.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • No weekends
  • Overtime

Application question(s):

  • What are your salary expectations for this role?

Work Location:
In person
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