Machinist
Location: Hyde
Salary: Negotiable (Depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, early finish on a Friday
Our client, a specialist engineering business based in the Hyde area are looking for a Manual Machinist to join their close knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Machinist to join a well run and an established company.
Your role as the Manual Machinist will include, but not limited to:
- To support the service in house capabilities for both pump & valve refurbishments.
- The role will require parts to be machined from both draw and sample in additional to reclaiming of parts.
- Operation of various manual machines including lathe and vertical boring machine.
- Bias on turning majority of machining on manual centre lathe producing shafts, sleeves, spacers, etc.
- Machining cast parts to drawing such as impellers, bearing housings, casings.
- General milling including keyways and slots
- Vertical borer machining valve bodies, pump bowls, pump casings etc.
- Remove and replace case wear rings and bushes
- Present a professional Image, support and promote brand values at all times.
- Carry out all work practices in line with Company Health and Safety Policy.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Meet high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping.
- Support site activities.
- Liaise with workshop personnel at all levels.
The candidate, experience and key skills
- Time served Craft Apprenticeship/trained machine shop engineer using conventional lathes, drills, mills, etc.
- Confident using measuring equipment and reading engineering drawings
- Relevant qualification to NVQ Level 3
- People Skills, teamwork and collaboration
- Service knowledge & understanding of rotating equipment
- Problem solving skills, Stamina, persistence, enthusiasm & a proactive manner
- An organized & methodical approach.
- Attention to detail
- Valid Driving Licence
We are looking for candidates that have fitting and engineering knowledge, If you would like to work in a friendly and supportive environment, this is the job for you.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.