Machinist

**Abatec **are recruiting for a **Machinist/Fitte**r for our well known and established Engineering client based in **Cheddar**.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**:

- 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
- 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.
- Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Workshop Supervisor or Manager

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Time served apprenticeship (advantageous).
- Practical experience within our industry or similar.
- Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.
- Good time keeping skills are essential.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE.
- Proven experience in engineering/manufacturing background.
- 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.

**Additional Information**
- **£15-£17ph dependant on experience**:

- **Monday - Friday 8am-5pm**:

- **Call out shift Rota**:

- **OT avaliable**:

- **Permanent position**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £15.00-£17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location