Lathe Area Production Engineer

Posted 17 April by Serve Talent
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Mildenhall , Suffolk
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Serve Talent
Job Title: Production Engineer - Lathe Area Department
Location: Mildenhall
Hours: Various Day & Night shift patterns available 

Join a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll be responsible for maintaining 16 Multispindle Lathe Machines and associated equipment operating 24/7!

Key duties include:
  • Utilising a range of tool room/workshop-based machinery.
  • Proficient in Lathe Machines, preferably Multispindle, with 5-10 years of experience in a production environment, ideally on a 24/7 or shift basis.
  • Demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose machine wear and component quality faults.
  • Being disciplined, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
  • Providing support to the Lathe Area Department beyond regular working hours when necessary.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards and excellent communication skills to interact with personnel at all levels.
Training and Development: Our client offers a comprehensive on-the-job training and guidance, fostering your growth within the team and the company.

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Assisting the Department Head in maintaining product output in the Lathe Area Department.
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
  • Supporting Lathe Machine production to ensure continuous output.
  • Training new and existing staff.
  • Diagnosing and repairing Lathe Machines and associated equipment.
  • Using maintenance software for task management.
  • Providing assistance to colleagues and service engineers as needed.
  • Fulfilling any additional requirements associated with the Lathe Area Department.
Overview: The Lathe Area Department manufactures two major components for each product. The Production Engineer plays a crucial role, and as the business expands, there will be opportunities for career advancement.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on a challenge, please submit your CV or contact Aimee Baker direct on .

Be sure to highlight your experience with lathes and any relevant achievements in your career.

Reference: 52489232

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