Production Machinist

Company Overview:
For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.
Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.
WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line.
Your Duties:
* To carry out manufacturing and assembly of Thermowell products as detailed by production orders within the agreed delivery dates and in accordance with company process.
* To program, set and operate CNC Turning Centres and Gundrill Machine. To use manual machines such as lathes and mills to produce components and products.
* To assist in repairs and refurbishments of customer returns and the generation of detailed reports when required.
* To test and certify when required the complete WIKA Thermowell product range to the specified testing requirements.
* Maintain traceability and quality of all materials used throughout the manufacturing process.
* To bring to the attention of your Team Leader any shortage or defective component stock.
* To ensure that the product when ready for dispatch is free from defect, clean of any process materials, the quality and product type is correct with respect to the order details and is present ready for packaging.
* Actively contribute to the company’s 5S culture and ideals.
* Maintain quality in line with respective QA procedures and adhere to the health and safety policy of the business.
Your Profile:
* BTEC / apprenticeship in engineering or manufacturing.
* Machining qualifications or experience of CNC machines, programming, use of lathes and mills.
* Manual and CNC experience of manufacturing and assembly of products required