Power Jacks Ltd. (United Kingdom) - Great opportunity for a Manual Machinist to join our busy facility in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

Overview:

Working as a Manual Machinist as part of a fast-paced machining team within our workshop.

Responsibilities:

• Set and operate manual lathes and similar as part of a manual machining cell team.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and sketches or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces and setup requirements.
• Working to tight tolerances, checking own work and work of others as required.
• Accountable for the machined dimensions and quality of all works undertaken.
• Ensure all components are fully deburred where applicable.
• Ensure accurate and on time completion of machining requirements, completing Time Records, Workshop Documentation, Quality and Inspection Records to meet production department daily/weekly/monthly work schedules/targets.
• Identify root causes of quality faults, complete NCR’s and find permanent solutions.
• Responsible for all daily machine maintenance checks.
• Provide cover and support in other production areas as required.
• Carrying out various manufacturing disciplines with flexibility, integrity and efficiency to achieve “on time in full” targets of an excellent quality to company procedures.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping and that your area of responsibility is “visitor ready” at all times using 5S Techniques.
• Pro-active approach to Health, Safety & Environmental practices in the workshop.
• Actively participate where required to support business continuous improvement work.
• Willingness to train/operate machine tools and/or perform duties outside those described.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manual machining.
• Experience with medium to large bed lathes and similar machinery.
• Experience with gear cutting or thread cutting desirable but not essential.
• Experience with a variety of materials, including Stainless Steels.
• Candidates should be able to work in a busy environment, have good communication skills, display a flexible approach to work and be able to work on their own initiative.
• Excellent team worker, with the ability to work proactively within the team and support the team in a positive manner.

Closing date: 24th February 2023.