Manual Machinist

A great opportunity has arisen for a machinist to join a leading supplier to the Oil & Gas & Offshore industries.

Job Description:

Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances
Manufacture of components using manual milling machine and manual lathe to the required quality standards
Competent in the use of precision measuring devices
Complete Quality documentation (NCR, ECN etc.)
Carry out standard machine maintenance
Capable of working with limited supervision
Willing to undertake flexible working hours (may include overtime, shift work, ad hoc)
Complete administrative documentation (Timesheets, holidays etc)
Carry out job tasks safely using good working practices
Ensure good housekeeping at all times
Other duties to support the business operations as assigned
To manufacture components and parts, generally from aluminum, stainless steel and plastics, in accordance with drawings, technical specifications and tolerances.
To setup & operate manual milling machine and manual lathe including planning a sequence of operations to allow efficient manufacture.
Support LEAN activities within the machine shop to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize waste during the manufacturing processes.
Provide feedback on improvements to design and machine shop equipment to support efficient manufacture of components.Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

Apprentice trained in machine tools
Read and interpret drawings, specifications and tolerances
Operate manual milling machine to manufacture components
Operate manual lathe to manufacture components to quality requirements
Use precision measuring equipment
Must have good communication skills and ability to work well with others
Must be hard working and able to work under pressure
Minimum 3 years machine shop experience.
Working knowledge of standard measurements, such as those used for threads and tapers, and a good understanding of the working qualities of various metals and plastics.
Maintain behaviour in compliance with HSE requirements.
Maintain responsibility and accountability through personal commitment and behaviour.
Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate Supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk. Additional Details:

Overtime paid at time and a half Mon-Sat and double time Sunday after 37 hours worked
37 hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break; flexi-time is available between 7.30 and 9am and 4 and 6pm (4.30pm on Fridays)
25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays
5% pension
Private healthcare
2 x base salary life insurance