Manual Machinist Nights

Automated Industrial Robotics

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

7 months ago

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Location: AIR Wakefield

Nights Monday to Thursday 6pm – 6am (25% night rate uplift)

Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Manual Machinist will set up and operate conventional machine tools including Manual Milling Machines, Manual Lathes and Surface Grinders to manufacture components of various sizes and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities:

Working on manual milling machines, lathes and surface grinders
Produce component parts in tolerance of drawing specification
Keep a clean and manageable working area
Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required

Qualifications
Minimum City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering relevant discipline (Desirable)

Key Skills & Abilities:
Proficient in operating manual milling machines
Proficient in operating manual lathes
Proficient in operating surface grinders
Familiar with a range of materials including tool steels
The ability to react well to changing priorities
The ability to work to tight deadlines
Working under pressure
The ability to use relevant inspection measuring equipment
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
Produce component parts in tolerance of drawing specification
General awareness of health and safety issues
Team player and ability to work on own initiative
Attention to detail

What we offer:

In AIR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.

About AIR:

Established in 2023, Automated Industrial Robotics Inc from Los Angeles, USA and funded by ARES Management private equity group, AIR is a trusted automation partner empowering our customers to innovate, produce and scale through technology-enabled manufacturing. Our five-hundred-person world-class team operates across 350,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space in four facilities spanning America and Europe. With centralized engineering, technology and support, we deliver transformative automation solutions that increase quality, production and efficiency

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