Machine Operator Job in Ellon, Scotland

Power Jacks is a leading manufacturer for precision linear actuation, power transmission and mechanical jacking.

The company is based in Scotland where its history for supplying high quality engineered product dates from 1903. The company is continually growing and developing and a key factor in the success of this is the value and recognition we place on our employees. Power Jacks offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Machine Operator Job Description

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Production Department
REPORTING TO: Production Manager

BRIEF SUMMARY OF ROLE: 
Sets and  operates  machine  tools  such  as, but not limited to,  lathes,  milling machines, boring machines, drills, grinders, gear hobbers etc., to machine components by performing various duties as required and as instructed by his/her supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Reads complex and non standard drawings, operation sheets and works orders   for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
• Sets up and operates production machines on an individual and / or multi-machine operational basis.
• Verifies conformance of machines work piece to specifications, stamp / sign route card as necessary.
• Prioritise work-load in accordance with schedule and or supervisory instruction. 
• Manually handles components and equipment safely and in accordance with relevant Health and Safety policies and procedure.
• Verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications, stamp/sign route card as necessary.
• Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools as required.
• Records actual times and quantities and advises supervision of inadequate / excessive standards as appropriate.
• Ensures that machines are oiled, greased and kept clean.
• Reports operational difficulties such as faulty machines, tool problems, material problems etc.
• Ensures  that  work  environment  is   kept  clean   and  tidy  and  that material,  tools,  gauges and consumables are correctly stored and
• easily accessible.
• Instructs and supervises trainees and other operators where training needs have been identified and agreed.
• The job holder will be required to do any other task, which is within their capabilities, which he/she has been trained to do and which complies with the company’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

Machine Operator Job Requirements

Person Specification:
 
Ideally candidates should be time served, having completed a standard Engineering Apprenticeship or Modern Apprenticeship (ie having a minimum of either a PEO SVQ Level 2 and/or NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering and/or ONC in Mechanical Engineering).
 
Candidates should have some experience of working within a factory environment and on a variety of machines, working to fine tolerances and using a selection of gauges, micronometers and other types of standard hand and powered tools; must be able to work in both metric and imperial measurements.
 
Candidates should be able to work from detailed Engineering drawings and preferably be able to set up and run CNC and non CNC machines, lathes, milling machines or grinders.

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