New Year, New Job?

We at Fowler and Holden are very pleased to announce that we are in the market for a new machinist. Please find the Job description below.

Machinist

Must be Experienced preferably time served/Apprentice trained

Working 39 hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30-16:00, Friday 6:30-14:00, some overtime available.

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Key responsibilities/Activities:

• Use various manual machines including lathes, milling machines, drills etc to manufacture components as specified on drawings. CNC desirable but not essential.
• Be able to read, understand and work from engineering drawings both imperial and metric
• Work with castings, stock bar and fabrications
• Be able to set work unaided using 3&4 jaw chucks, angle plates etc
• Run the machine unaided to produce required components in a timely manner appropriate to the specification.
• Check and verify accuracy of components using various measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers etc in both imperial and metric
• Completion of records including timesheets
• Report any manufacturing errors to supervisor so corrective action can be agreed
• Adhere to all quality, H&S standards
• Work with other members of staff and departments to set priorities regarding production and timescales.
• Other relevant duties as may be required

Competencies/Skills:

• Good attention to detail
• Accurate
• Good oral communication
• Team player
• Flexible attitude
• Willingness to learn/develop
• Ability to read drawings/parts lists

Background/Experience:

• Successfully completed apprenticeship
• Ability to use Manual Centre Lathes, drills and milling machines. Knowledge of Horizontal borer, CNC and slotter would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of materials
• Understanding of manufacturing and business needs

For any information or to apply for this job, please forward your CV on to Ben.Lewis@FowlerandHolden.co.uk