Thrive Oldham are recruiting on behalf of our well established client in the Torfaen area a Machinist.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Machinist/Trainee Machinist to join our facility, South Wales. The key function of the Machinist role will be to work as part of a team to process product through the Machine Shop that is produced right first time and that is delivered to the Customer in line with their expectations and requirements.

Principle Accountabilities:

·Work as part of a team to achieve departmental KPIs with respect to Right First Time, On Time In Full, Productivity etc.

·Operate manual vertical turning lathes and CNC vertical and horizontal turning lathes to process product in line with the method of manufacture ensuring that the relevant standard operating procedure is followed at all times.

·Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure a conforming product produced to the customer specification.

·Setting of tooling

·Record on a daily basis key data and information in accordance with the relevant system and/or process including but not limited to logging production throughput data onto EFACS, raising non-conformance notes, creating and storing data records, writing dimensional reports etc.

·Encourage and actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by performing daily TPM, and 5S activities.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

·Willingness to learn and follow instruction

·High self-motivation and determination to succeed

·GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

·Computer literate

·Good interpersonal skills, particularly team working

·Excellent time management

·Excellent attention to detail along with good verbal and written communication

The following skills/experience would be advantageous:

·Experience of working within heavy manufacturing

·Manual Machining experience (both manual and CNC)

.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (2D) detailed written instructions

·Familiar with machining special alloy materials

·Experience in programming

·Experience of Fannuc control system

10% shift allowance

5.30-20.00 Mon to Thurs, 5.30-10.30 Fri

14.00-22.30 Mon to Thurs, 10.30-15.30 Fri

Will bne moving to 3 shift pattern in the future

Salary Competitive