Manual Machinist

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Are you an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a new opportunity? Join our team a leading company in the machining industry.

• Position: Manual Machinist
• Location: Canning Vale
• Normal Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, between 6 am and 4:30 pm (Saturday on request)

Scope:

To operate Manual lathe, Mill & Horizontal Borer Machinery to carry out the repair and manufacture of products.

Relationships and Authority:

• Report to: Workshop Leading hand and site Manager
• Liaise with: Manager, Planner, Admin & all staff.
• External contacts: Customers from time to time

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• Ensure work is carried out in a safe manner in a team environment.
• Operate Machinery on a day-to-day basis.
• Implement continuous improvement in processes, systems, and safety procedures.
• Work closely with Leading hand and site Manager to meet customer service expectations.
• Actively engage in production/material scheduling, cost control, and quoting for work.
• Provide relevant feedback to the Leading hand and site Manager for continuous product improvement.
• Adhere to OH&S and Environmental policy and procedures.
• Perform relevant work tasks as directed by the workshop Leading hand.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in Manual Machining using lathes, Mills, and Horizontal borer.
• Trade certificate or equivalent in a Machining background.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Operate Gantry crane to help set up jobs.
• Forklift license desirable but not essential.

Other Tasks:

• In conjunction with w/shop leading hand plan daily tasks to be achieved.
• Liaise with w/shop leading hand on any expected delays or daily issues.
• Assist w/shop Leading hand & planner with any new mods required to be priced and designed.
• Assist all tradesmen with technical issues where required.
• Ensure workshop consumables and oil levels are kept at agreed levels.
• Keep w/shop Leading hand informed on training and tooling requirements.
• Ensure tooling is cared for and any broken tooling reported.

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