Manual Machinist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reporting to the Production leader you will work a day shift Mon - Thurs 7.00am - 3.00pm Friday 7.00am - 2.00pm.
You will be experienced in machining using a manual lathe, Bridgeport and surface grinder.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and manufacture tools, jigs and fixtures to aid production to meet productivity and maintained quality standards required by our customers.
- Assist the maintenance and repair of plant equipment
- Work at an acceptable level of speed and to high standards.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding of drawings, work cards, specifications and other relevant technical documents.
- Working with materials such as Titanium’s, Stainless Steels, Jethete and Nimonics & others.
- Assist in training of other employees as required on the manufacture and use of tools.
- Identify and communicate improvements to processes or procedures identified during the performance.
- Clocking on and off all operations being undertaken on internal system.
- Identify and communicate improvements to processes or procedures identified during the performance.
- Compliance with all Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications procedures and work instructions within the quality manual.
· Comply with all relevant internal rules, policy and procedures, including those related to Health and Safety, Data Protection and the issued Employee Handbook
· Be expected to carry out any other such duties as may reasonably be required of you and commensurate with your level within the Company.
Skills & Experience
· Experience of working in a toolroom connected with press work, jigs and fixtures.
- Strong attention to detail and methodical.
- Ability to work to instructions with limited supervision.
- Capability of working in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team to achieve departmental and business objectives.
- Maintain good housekeeping practice
Qualifications
· Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
· Relevant City & Guilds Certification or NVQ
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £16.01-£17.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Machinist: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/05/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manual Machinist roles across Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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