machinist Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Job description
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Northern Hydraulics Ltd is proud to be one of the UK's top manufacturers of industry leading precision hydraulic cylinders. Throughout our 35 years in the industry, our global clients in the excavators, mining and quarrying and materials handling industry, have come to expect the highest quality products.
Accredited with Investors in People Silver Status, and recently recognized as a Best Managed Company by Deloitte, the business has undergone considerable expansion in recent years. Northern Hydraulics continues to invest in both its people & technology today.
We are currently recruiting for a CNC Lathe Machinist to join our evening shift.
The successful applicant will report directly to the department team leader.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings to machine tube and rod for the manufacturing of precision hydraulic cylinders
- Set up & operate CNC lathes (Fanuc controlled) to machine hydraulic cylinder components
- Conduct basic pre-start maintenance checks on CNC lathes
- Work in efficient and effective manner in line with set targets
- Engage with company MRP system
- Operate a variety of workshop machinery
- Working in a meticulous manner and completing quality checks on machined parts before moving on to the next stage in the production process
- Observe all H & S rules in place
- Maintain high levels of housekeeping
- Demonstrate an ability to work independently and on own initiative
- Any other duties within reason and capability as determined by the team leader
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Ability to accurately read & interpret engineering drawings
- Experience setting & operating machines with Fanuc controls
- Ability to operate independently and to the required efficiency targets
- Experience of in process inspection of goods and carrying out quality checks
- Ability to meticulously prepare products for the next stage of the production process
- Experience of operating workshop machinery
- Computer literate with experience in the use of MRP systems
- Willingness to operate in line with company health & safety policy
- Strong communication skills both verbal & written
- Strong numeracy & literacy skills
- Ability to demonstrate a strong timekeeping and attendance record
- Willingness to operate in a safe & responsible manner at all times
- Awareness of & ability to carry out basic machine maintenance & housekeeping checks & tasks
- Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the business needs
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- 5 years' + experience working in a similar role
- Experience working in a busy precision engineering environment
- Experience working within the hydraulics sectors
- Engineering qualification (CNC specialism)
- CNC Milling experience advantageous but not essential
- CNC automation experience advantageous but not essential
Northern Hydraulics reserves the right to enhance essential criteria for shortlisting purposes in the event of a high volume of applicants. In such an instance, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HOURS OF WORK:
Monday - Thursday: 16:45 - 03:15
Friday: OFF
IN RETURN YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Top rates on offer (DOE)
- Overtime regularly available
- Shift premium payable
- Excellent work life balance - 4 night working week
- Westfield Health cover
- Bike to work scheme
- High specification machinery & PPE
- Plus much more...
Northern Hydraulics is an equal opportunities employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £28,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dungannon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- CNC Lathe: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/08/2023
