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Machinist - Production Specialist

1 month ago


Loanhead, Midlothian, United Kingdom MacTaggart Scott Full time

This role reports directly to the Production Supervisor at MacTaggart Scott. The purpose of the 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:

  • 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.
  • Set-up 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, first-run 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.
  • Keep work area clean and tidy, 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.

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.
  • Proficient in using a variety of measuring equipment.
  • Comfortable working in a busy environment and able to use initiative and plan in advance.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.
  • Self-motivated with a good work ethic and attention to detail is essential.

Benefits:

  • Free onsite parking.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee discount.
  • Free flu jabs.
  • Health & wellbeing programme.
  • Life insurance.
  • Sick pay.