Machinist

Workshop machinist / Fitter Business specialising in the overhaul and testing of hydraulic equipment such as cylinders, motors, gearboxes and actuators. To continue to enable the business to grow and meet its workshop requirements, we are looking for a workshop machinist/ fitter to add to our workforce. Responsibilities include: Ability to operate machining equipment such as Colchester lathes and milling machines Able to machine precision parts such as piston rods and bushes from samples or drawings Comfortable with reading and interpreting machine drawings Ability to strip down and access mechanical/ hydraulic equipment such as cylinders, motors, gearboxes and actuators Compile job sheets and reports for pricing Skills/ qualifications must have; Eligible to work within the UK, no sponsorship will be offered. Proficiency with lathe and milling equipment Minimum 5 years experience operating lathes and milling machinery Hand on experience working within an engineering/ machine shop environment Ability to interpret part drawings of equipment/ parts from information provided Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word Meet delivery deadlines Work well with other team members Understanding of mechanical fabrication/ machining techniques Have strong planning, organisation and communication skills Have a strong orientation towards quality, safety and continuous improvement Demonstrate ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced work environment Strong ability ..... full job details .....