Details:
- Salary: £15 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Great Barr Sandwell
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Machinist / Ancillary Machine Operator
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Position Type: Full-time
About Us
Our Client have been established for over 100 years, They are leaders in the manufacture precision components for a variety of industries. With a reputation built on quality and engineering excellence, we take pride in our skilled workforce and modern manufacturing capabilities.
They employ over 80 people.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Machinist with strong Ancillary Equipment experience to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a variety of specialized manual and CNC ancillary machines to ensure precision quality across our product lines.
Key Responsibilities & Required Skills
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Horizontal Broaching: Set up and operate horizontal broaching machines for internal and external keyways/splines.
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Vertical Key Seating & Slotting: Hands-on operation and setup of both Manual and CNC key seating and slotting machines.
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Drilling & Tapping: Perform precise manual and semi-automated drilling and tapping operations using:
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Bench Drills
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Archdale Radial Arm Drills
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Herbert Drilling Machines
Candidate Requirements
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Proven experience operating ancillary machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
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Strong ability to work with technical drawings and hold close tolerances.
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Knowledge of standard workshop safety protocols and quality inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, plug gauges).
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Good communication skills and a team-first mindset.
What We Offer
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Competitive rate of pay based on experience.
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Permanent, stable employment with an established UK manufacturer.
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Safe, modern working conditions and ongoing technical support