Machinist

Job Type: Permanent

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Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Hours: 40 hours per week
Competitive Salary & Benefits
At Hayley 247 Dexis we provide a complete 24/7/365 non-stop mechanical engineering solution. Working close with customers to maintain operations, increase efficiency, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and secure asset performance gains. We service leading organisations across a multitude of industry sectors, including; automotive, aggregates, food & beverage, metals and many more.
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day.
We're excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Machinist with a turning bias to join the busy team in Dudley, West Midlands.
About the Machinist role:
The Machinist will provide support to the machine shop department by producing goods and parts from raw materials, using such processes such as welding, pressing, and machining. This includes the setting up of machinery and programming.
Day to day duties include:
Involvement of day-to-day workshop in relation to quality, H&S and environmental activities
Interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes
Set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used
When using CNC equipment, to be able to produce, prove and /or edit programmes
During and on completion of the machining process be able to measure and check the components produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure the components meet the required specification
To be able to work under minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work you undertake
Be pro-active in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business
Being a 247 operation there is a requirement for overtime and you will also be required to participate on our on call rota over some weekends and holiday periods.
What we're looking for in our Machinist:
Turning bias with experience with ProtoTRAK XYZ and Siemens
Be able to use mathematical techniques, to understand the machining and manufacturing processes, such as speeds and feeds, calculating angles/tapers, material removal
Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines and their applications
Understand the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the manufacture of machined components
Health & safety, environmental or quality training would an advantage but not essential
Ability to work to instruction and on own initiative
Obtain, check, and use the appropriate documentation (Such as job instructions, drawings, QC documentations)
Understand the typical problems that can occur during the machining process and how they can be resolved
Selecting and using a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
Read and interpret engineering data: read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and computer-generated information in order to determine what must be produced and to what specification
What you'll get in return:
From 25 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays)
Life assurance cover (x2 salary)
Invitation to healthcare cash plan
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness programmes
Uniform and PPE provided
Ongoing training and development
What to expect from our recruitment process:
Initial screening
Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Team
Face to face interview either in-person or Microsoft Teams
Decision outcome
We'll close this role on Sunday 8th November, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don't miss out.
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