Semi-Skilled Machinist

Full time - 3 shift rotational - mornings, afternoons and nights.

Are you looking for a fresh start in the New Year? Do you want to work for one of the UK’s leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers?

Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) have an exciting opportunity to join the Machine Shop Team as a Semi-Skilled Machinist. This role is ideal for individuals looking to start out their career as a Machinist, or for those who are looking to develop their current skillset whilst earning a good wage. If either of these apply to you, then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Joining us as Semi-Skilled Machinist, you will be responsible for safely operating machines in accordance with best practice and in line with customer’s instructions. When possible, you will work on two machines in tandem, inspecting and checking machined components and ensuring production of quality machined parts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Able to read basic engineering drawings.
• Work on own initiative.
• Ability to operate manual Vertical Borers.
• Ability to operate manual Lathes.
• Use measuring equipment.
• To be able to follow instructions and operate manual vertical borers and lathes to produce basic shaped machined parts.
• Display competence and accuracy in all machining processes including work handling and own personal health and safety

More about IFA:

We manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector. We are unique due to the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location.

Why work for us?

• Holidays - you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme - IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and offers a 5% contribution.
• Bonus scheme - this is linked to team and company performance.
• Westfield cash plan - IFA provides level 1 health cash plan
• Death in service payment, full company sick pay and long service rewards.
• Tax efficiency schemes including the Cycle to Work.
• Gympass membership - access to a national selection of gyms and swimming pools
• On-site parking is available.
• Development - we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career.
• Plus much more!

Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.