Machinist/fitter

**Machinist/Fitter**
**Permanent**
**£14.50 Hourly Rate, Generous Overtime & Call Out Rates, 28 Days Holiday Per Year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays), Workplace Pension, Private Healthcare Scheme, Bonus Scheme, Revenue & Margin Bonus, Uncapped Earning Potential**
**8am-5pm Mon-Fri**
**Cheddar**
**A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a leading electromechanical services provider for rotating equipment. My client is searching for a motivated and experienced Machinist/Fitter to join their busy workshop. The Machinist will take complete responsibilityfor operating and maintaining lathe and milling machines.**
**Machinist/Fitter**
- Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines.
- Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
- Precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
- Read and interpret CAD drawings.
- Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Carryout inspection of finished products.
- Ability to read blueprints and measuring devices such as callipers, micrometres and vernier.
- Undertakes repair of AC/DC electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Ensures deadlines are met to meet with customer expectation.
- Adherence to Health and Safety protocol.
- Complete workshop documentation and pass to Workshop Supervisor or Manager.
- Completion of daily timesheets.
- Keeps a clean and tidy work area.
- To be available for call out shift or overtime as directed by the Workshop Supervisor or Manager.

**Machinist/Fitter**
**Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications**:

- 3 years practical experience within our industry or similar.
- Proven experience in engineering/manufacturing background.
- Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
- Experience using variety of materials e.g., steel, aluminium, and plastic.
- Good literacy and maths skills.
- Attention to detail with good communications skills.

**Machinist/Fitter**
**Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications**:

- Time served apprenticeship.