Machine Operative
Salary – £14.00 per hour
Daventry, Northants
Monday to Thursday 4pm until 2.15am
Temporary to Permanent

Our Daventry based Engineering client are looking to recruit for a temporary to permanent Machine Operative.

Machine Operative role:
To manufacture automotive components, following specific guidelines given by the section Supervisor, whilst adhering to all Health and Safety legislation, company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for the quality of work undertaken and for reporting non-conformities as and when they occur. Demonstrate a flexible approach and willingness to work within various areas of the shopfloor.

Machine Operative responsibilities:

• Operate CNC lathes and/or VMC milling centre to perform precision machining operations
• You will be expected to learn how to operate our Hardinge Bridgeport milling centres and/or our Hardinge lathes
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and adherence to specifications
• Run the machines in line with the speeds and feeds called up by the programs and monitor performance
• Carry out in-cycle inspection of the parts produced, using micrometres, verniers and coordinate measuring machine reports
• Ensure good and professional communication is maintained with your opposite machinist or supervisor during shift handover
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace by ensuring a continuation of 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Systemise, Sustain)
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork in line with ISO9001 requirements
• Work as part of a strong team, willing to fulfil other tasks and additional duties when requested

Machine Operative requirements:

• Engineering background
• Strong reading, numerical and communication skills
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or manufacturing apprenticeship (preferred)
• Automotive or other batch control industry experience
• Prior experience using measuring equipment
• Experience of working with FANUC and Heidenhain controls desirable
• Must have an eye for detail and high levels of concentration
• Must be willing to work in other sections on occasion, to facilitate the Company needs

Please apply in the first instance with a copy of your CV.

CPDaventry

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