Lathe Operator

Job description
• Quality – to ensure that all quality standards are adhered to and all documentation completed.
• Cost – to work in line with standard hours and avoid unnecessary waste, organise activities to maximise productivity.
• Delivery – to work in accordance to deadlines and change priorities to suit business needs.
• People – to work in accordance with company values and support and develop colleagues when needed
• Continuous Improvement – to maintain and further develop Machining/fitting skills and knowledge to suggest and investigate opportunities for improvement and be adaptable to change.
Tasks:
• Undertaking a variety of machine shop activities and processes dependant on the business requirements, including, lathes, turning machines, saws etc
• Using a range of air tools, machine and drill components using trim and drill jigs or by measuring from technical drawings
• Assembly of composite components using standard fasteners such as riveting and anchor nuts.
• Cleaning and finishing of products using polishers
• Ensuring the preparation of the bonding surfaces are clean and contamination free.
• Bonding using various adhesives and putting components into ovens for curing.
• Completing job cards and other required documentation accurately and timely and in line with process.
• Communicating effectively with other departments to share any issues and contribute to the smooth running of production.
• Contributing to a variety of Continuous Improvement activities within the Workshop area and the wider team.
Qualifications
• Good standard of education
• Relevant qualifications would be desirable
• Experience of using lathe is essential ideally with composite materials
Experience:
• Experienced in a process driven production environment
• Experienced in working in manufacturing environment ideally composite
• Experience of working in a machining environment
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Experienced working in a team.