Fabricator / Machinists

Purpose of the position

Set up, operate and tend various machines (to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend / straighten materials). Understanding work orders, production schedules & assembly instructions to determine necessary specifications, ensuring that the required parts are present and manufactured to meet quality control standards efficiently on time and within budget.

Day-to-day operations

• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Verifying dimensions and product specifications; marking cutting lines on materials.
• Ensuring that all the required parts for assembly are present.
• Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and fixed securely.
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to; adjust feed, maintain temperature & identify issues.
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job.
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job.
• Ensuring that quality control standards are met.
• Maintaining a production schedule.
• Troubleshooting and stress testing products to minimize problems or recalls.
• Reporting and detailing product malfunctions.
• Taking part in any necessary product development meetings.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Maintain a safe & clean workstation and perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages. 
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety standards and training protocols.
• Attending any relevant training sessions as directed by line manager.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required and providing essential cover when other members of team are on leave.
   

Qualifications

Essential - 5 GCSEs (Grade C & above) or equivalent including Mathematics

Desirable - Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred

Experience

Essential 

• Proven experience as machinist / fabricator -  working with machine tools and / or mechanical assembly.
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements.

Desirable 

• Working knowledge of safety protocols

Specialist skills / attributes

• Proficiency in operating heavy machinery.

• Excellent coordination, eyesight, colour vision plus good dexterity & mechanical skills.

• Physical stamina, strength to lift heavier items and ability to perform repetitive tasks.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.

• Good organisational skills.

• Ability to read drawings, schematics and manuals.

• Can work on their own, as well as part of a team.

• Helpful and approachable with a positive "can do" attitude.

• Good at mathematics with analytical abilities.

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Other

• Have a current full driving licence
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work

Location:          Lakenheath factory (Suffolk)
Job Type:          Full time (40 hours per week) - 2 ROLES AVAILABLE
Benefits:           25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension Scheme & Healthcare (after 3-mth probation) 

If this sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to careers@visionarch.co.uk