Machinist

**Based at Brilliant Stages, Wakefield, a part of the TAIT group of companies. TAIT Towers is the Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live experiences.**

Whether it's creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT's cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 900 employees in 14 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space. TAIT's diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.

**Position Purpose**:
Machinists play a key role in our manufacturing process, producing parts using computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes and milling machines, to cut and produce precision components. Essentially, a machinists' goal is to ensure effective production operations and optimize procedures to produce high quality, precision parts.

Other essential duties include interfacing with other departments to solve problems, observing processes that support the wider business, having an active role in site safety, and ensuring that, with an emphasis collaboration and teamwork, we always strive to execute on manufacturing to the highest possible standards.

**Shift Pattern Rotating Weekly - Please note, the shift pattern could vary depending on business needs.**

**Week 1** - 6am to 2pm

**Week 2** - 2pm to 10pm

**Week 3** - 10pm to 6am

**Main Outcomes of the Position**:

- Manufacture of components to supplied CAD files and drawings.
- This will encompass setting and operating multi-axis computer numerically controlled machining centre and manually setting and operating XYZ/VMC/Press Brake machines.
- Whenever possible you will be required to set and operate more than one machine.
- Ensures that work area is clean and housekeeping in the workplace is kept to a high standard.
- Complete work allocated in a timely manner.
- Maintain delivery of quality projects to scheduled department/Delivery dates.
- Work with other departments to solve problems and improve efficiencies.
- Use of individual training platform to facilitate personal growth.
- Ensures that the working environment is safe.
- Ensure material stocks are kept in line with company procedures.

**Responsibilities**:

- Read, interpret, follow engineering drawings to manufacture precision parts.
- Ensure parts are manufactured to desired tolerances as instructed.
- Work within & according to health & safety guidelines to maintain personal and others safety.
- Work to process, incorporating SSOW's/Quality standards. (Clean, Deburred etc)
- Periodically check all equipment is maintained to high standards and report issues.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance including but not limited to checking oil, grease and coolant.
- Perform housekeeping in area including but not limited to sweeping, mopping and cleaning tools and machines.
- Evaluate materials/parts etc before activities carried out and on completion of parts conform to quality checks. Report via NCR if any issues.
- Maintain clean and safe working environment.
- Comply with clock procedures to comply with company processes.
- Be flexible to perform duties throughout other departments.
- Engage in personal development programs/Training.
- Operate within individual and team environment maintaining work ethics individually and alongside other team members.
- Ownership/Identification of all machined parts (Marking/Labelling of parts)
- Ensure all scrap materials are placed in appropriate recycling/waste bins.
- Ensure all spare materials are placed in appropriate storage place.
- Collaboration between line manager/colleagues/departments.

**Requirements**:

- Experienced Machinist
- Previous experience in operating machining centres
- Previous experience in manufacturing precision components
- Previous on-control programming experience