Precision Machinist

Title of Supervisor – PMF Department Manager

Title of next level Supervisor – Finishing Operations Manager

Location – Precision Machining Facility

Grade – 9

Shift – 15 Shifts



Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•Setting and operation of:

— CNC deep hole borers

— CNC Lathes working from 1metre to 10metre lengths

— 3 point Horizontal Straightening press

— Other ancillary support equipment

• In process inspection

• Swarf removal

• Material movement i.e. Crane and Pedestrian Pallet Lifter


Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Involvement in improvement activities:

— Problem solving reports

— Method improvement

— Efficiency data collection

— Set up reductions

• Toolroom activities

• Active participation in team meetings

• Maintaining high housekeeping standards

• Training other team members

• Operator machine maintenance i.e. pre start checks, lubrication, clean down etc.


Skills, Experience & Qualifications


Desirable Requirements:

• A relevant vocational qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC, HND, ONC, C&G or an appropriate
apprenticeship. Employees without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant
industrial knowledge and experience may be considered.


Demonstrable Experience of:

• Machining difficult to machine alloys

• Development/Improvement activities

• CNC controls

• Application of training

• Positive attitude to safety & quality


Qualities & Attributes

• Willingness to work as a team & share knowledge

• Acceptance of accountability and responsibility

• Personal discipline to apply the requirements and accepted standards

• Willingness to use data to help make decisions

• Pride in the workplace

• Exemplary level of timekeeping and attendance