Machinist / Toolmaker

About the job

Job Title: Machinist / Toolmaker

Location: Launceston

Salary: Up to £49,400 (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (overtime available). Monday - Friday

Established over 70 years ago, Denebank Precision Engineering specialise in producing high-quality precision equipment for a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on being able provide a comprehensive service with the capacity to be very flexible when it comes to meeting customer's delivery deadlines whilst still maintaining the highest standard of quality components.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Machinist / Toolmaker to work in our small, but experienced workshop based in Launceston, Cornwall. The ideal candidate will have proven, previous experience in this role and be able to produce high-quality work while meeting customer deadlines. Please only apply if you have experience on metal working lathes.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a range of machine tools including XYZ 425 Lathe, XYZ 350 Lathe and Colchester 2000
• Not essential to role but the ability to operate Grinders (Surface / External / internal), and Electrical Discharge Machines would be a bonus
• Safely load and unload the lathes with material to be turned
• Setting and operation of manual and CNC lathes.
• Turning a wide range of materials
• Accurate and precise measurement using micrometres, verniers, gauges and calipers
• Produce parts exactly to customer's technical drawings
• Cut up stock material and comply to ISO9001 traceability requirements
• Operator machine maintenance - pre-start checks, metalworking fluid checks, swarf removal, clean down etc
• Knowledge of the appropriate measurement equipment to inspect finished tools and parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Be fully aware of the Company's Health and Safety Regulations and ensure they are respected and always followed

Skills Required:

• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Machinist / Turner / Toolmaker Engineer or similar
• Knowledge and previous experience with all other machines in the toolroom preferred (mills, saws etc)
• Own tool preferred, although not essential
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail in all work undertaken
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually
• Ability to work to tight tolerances

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension (with time served)
• Private medical insurance (with time served)
• Yearly bonus (dependent on company profits & personal performance)
• Gym membership(with time served)
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Friendly work environment

If you're interested in joining our passionate, hard-working team apply today!

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