Skilled Machinist - Yeovil, United Kingdom - Leonardo

Leonardo

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Yeovil, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing Date:

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, growing organisation within the Dynamic systems Repair and Overhaul Department.

The manufacture of detail transmission component parts by operating various machines within a shop floor environment.

Producing high accuracy product working to the correct quality standards by programming setting and operating either manual or CNC machines.

Working to drawings or written or verbal instructions while being flexible and proactive to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.

What you will do:

The skilled machinist role includes but not restricted to, the following key accountabilities:
Programming setting and operating a variety of machine tools
Liaising with Colleagues, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Production Manager.
Problem solving machining issues with minimum supervision
High standards of general housekeeping maintenance and organisation of own working environment
Working within all health and safety requirements
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings / sketches
Implementing cost reduction plans for delivery of completed batches while maintaining a consistent quality level.
Carry out routine daily checks on all equipment and checking batches prior to approval
Provide continuous improvement opportunities to the business

What we are looking for:

Qualified to NVQ mechanical engineering level 3 or equivalent and time served mechanical engineering Apprenticeship in relevant discipline
The Job holder shall have a sound engineering background with experience within and Aerospace or manufacturing environment.
Time served skilled machinist with working knowledge of CNC and Manual machining
Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings
Ability to use a variety of CNC controllers including Mazatrol, Fanuc & Siemens
Understanding of lean manufacturing methodology / continuous improvement activity
Willingness to become involved with improvement teams and activities
Willing to undertake training to improve competence levels in support of departmental activities
Willingness to work within a shift environment
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Integrity and Professional approach.
Self motivated but also has the ability to work as a team member.
Knowledge of company quality system but training will be given

Life at Leonardo:

Discover life at Leonardo a company for extraordinary people
Our UK locations:
We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil
Committed to Inclusion:
We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.