Machinist / Toolmaker

My client is currently looking for a Machinist / Toolmaker to join their small friendly team on a permanent basis.

Based in Barrow upon Soar, they supports various sectors in their mechanical engineering and machining requirements, producing one offs, small batches, prototypes, repairs and refurbishments.

A strong mechanical engineering background is essential due to the varied work undertaken.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes.

Experience to include:

• Milling
• Turning
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Work to tight tolerances
• Carry out own inspection

Desirable:

• Boring
• Surface grinding
• Assembly
• Welding / Light Fabrication.
• Fork Lift

Outline of Job Duties:

• To manufacture high quality components in an efficient manufacture, to drawing specifications with minimum supervision.
• Use engineering knowledge to reverse engineer and find solutions to solve engineering problems.
• Quality check own work to ensure high quality parts are manufactured.
• Contribute to the housekeeping of the workshops, maintaining tidy and clean work areas.
• Work in an ethical and professional manner at all times as a representative of the company.
• Flexibility to use other relevant skills and abilities as required.
• Effective communication with colleagues, customers and project teams.
• High standards of reliability and punctuality.
• Good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work using own initiative as well as operate as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to respond to the demands of the business.

Hours of work:  39 per week.  Part time would be considered.

Monday to Thursday:  7.30 am to 4.30 pm Friday:  7.30 am to 12.30 pm

Holidays:  28 days per annum including Bank and Public Holidays.

Rate of pay:  Good rate of pay.  Negotiable dependent upon skills and experience