Zenith people are working with an organisation that is currently looking for experienced Manual Milling machinists based in Newcastle for a 3-month contract.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Design Unit with the manufacture, assembly, and operation of test machines.
2. Work with the Design Unit Technician Supervisor, Engineers, and Research staff to plan and manage equipment construction, setup, and use.
3. Help maintain and clean manufacturing machines, test facilities, and laboratories.
4. Complete weekly timesheets to track activities and ensure safety.
5. Assist in developing, building, and calibrating experimental equipment, especially using CNC machines for gear production and measurement.
6. Set up and ensure the safety and accuracy of high-power gear test machines, ensuring everything is ready for tests related to research, teaching, and industry projects.
Requirements:
1. Organisational, planning, prioritisation of work and communication skills.
2. Appropriate practical and conceptual technical skills.
3. HNC or other equivalent qualification in a manufacturing or other appropriate engineering subject; or can demonstrate significant work experience in a similar role.
4. Demonstrable enthusiasm and ability to work under own initiative.
5. Experience of CAD/CAM processes.
6. Experience in a technical role involved in the production and assembly of precision engineering artefacts.
7. Thorough working knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures.
8. Must be prepared to undertake Design Unit training in the Gear Geometry, Gear Metrology, Instrumentation and Gear Failure Analysis and apply this knowledge to the job role.
9. Must be willing to work on-site at client premises carrying out machine assembly and commissioning activities when required in the UK and abroad.
10. Uses initiative to sort things out, is enterprising in effective use of material, financial and human resources.
11. Communicating regularly; team meetings, 1-1's, informal discussions/chats, briefing sessions etc.
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