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Machinist - Production Specialist

2 months ago


Loanhead, Midlothian, United Kingdom MacTaggart Scott Full time
About the Role

This is a key position within our Production team at MacTaggart Scott, reporting directly to the Production Supervisor. The primary objective of this role is to produce high-quality machine parts by operating manual machines or programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and Machining: Study work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and machining parameters to interpret dimensions and tolerances.
  • Programming and Setup: Enter instructions, including zero and reference points, set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches, and calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Equipment Operation: Load feed mechanisms, set up mills and lathes, and verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample work pieces.
  • Maintenance and Quality Assurance: Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, and troubleshooting processes.
  • Health and Safety: Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Complete preventive maintenance requirements, follow manufacturer's instructions, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
  • Documentation and Communication: Document actions by completing production and quality logs, and maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Requirements
  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Experience of reading engineering/technical drawings and making to specification.
  • Experience in editing/proving CNC programs.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • Proficiency in using a variety of measuring equipment.
  • Ability to work in a busy environment, use initiative, and plan in advance.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change.
  • Self-motivation with a good work ethic and attention to detail.
What We Offer
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee discount.
  • Free flu jabs.
  • Health & wellbeing programme.
  • Life insurance.
  • Sick pay.