Cnc Machine Operator (Portlethen)

CLOSING DATE 19 MARCH 2024

As a CNC Machinist, you will strive to produce world class quality, precision machined Drill pipe, collars and drill string subs. You will take a customer service approach, both internal and external, with a view that the technical services you provide are there to support the efficient management of your workspace and connection production. You will be responsible for your own productivity output, utilizing manufacturing processes and disciplines, for CNC turning. As a CNC machinist you will be keen to take on challenges, develop your technical skills potential as well as expand your knowledge and experience through a variety of exciting initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate designated machine safely and competently, ensuring that all HSE and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Interpret Engineering drawings manufacturing components within set tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings from sketches, existing drawings, and electronic images identifying the most efficient, cost effective tooling/programming solution without compromising quality or safety.
• Replicate and manufacture components based upon drawing interpretation.
• Plan and schedule workload according to weekly production schedule highlighting any key areas which may prevent meeting weekly targets.
• Demonstrate awareness of and promote company objectives, policies and procedures. Demonstrate desire and willingness to promote and ensure that 5S principles are adhered to.
• Ensure all company policies surrounding, health & safety, quality requirements and housekeeping are met.
• Adheres to inspection criteria, policies and procedures without exception. Accurately describe events during quality related investigations, aiding the Cell Leader to understand the root cause where required.
• Report discrepancies in job route times as soon as they are identified. Communicate them to the Cell Leader and implement changes when requested.
• Attend daily briefings, actively engaging in positive discussions regarding potential problematic areas.
• Record accurate time entry (WIP).
• Identify and report quality related issues to Line Manager. Willingly assist Line Manager to eradicate identified or potential areas of non-conformance.
• Respond to identified process improvements and implement them willingly.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.
• Identify technical issues and seek support to rectify them whilst offering solutions where possible.
• Strive to assist with maintaining all relevant KPIs in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Engagement whilst identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist with streamlining and improving overall manufacturing efficiencies and process performances to reduce overall direct labour costs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Time served or to City & guild’s level (desirable).

EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge within a similar role (essential).
• Preferred experience of machining Grant Prideco, Vam and Tenaris rotary connections (desirable).

SKILLS, TRAINING & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience with Fanuc and Mazatrol CNC Lathe machines (essential).
• Weiler Siemens Control (desirable).