Take Charge of the Future of Electro-Optics: Become a Machine Shop Team Leader.
This defence contractor specialises in the design of both military and commercial electro-optical products used in more than 50 countries.
You will be supported by a tailored rewards scheme; improved work-life balance by having every other Friday off; and an opportunity to be part of the company’s profit-sharing scheme.
You will lead the team within the machine shop to manufacture small batch, special and prototype items ensuring that the maximum utilisation is achieved through the effective deployment and management of the CNC Setters and Operator
About the Role:
Lead by example and provide leadership to the machine shop team.
Program, set and operate CNC Mills and Lathes and act as a trainer on their use.
Create work packages using the ERP system and monitor progress through the shop.
Carry out Daily Start Up Meetings and allocate and manage tasks assigned to the team.
Implement a culture of continuous improvement using appropriate tools and techniques such as lean manufacturing and 5S.
About You:
Experience in the manufacture of machined components in a small batch or prototype environment.
Experience in leading a team.
Able to understand exploded drawings and adhere to written work instructions.
Able to create work packages.
Able to program and set and use a wide range of CNC mills and lathes.
Knowledge of, or exposure to LEAN manufacturing techniques.
Key Information:
Role: Machine Shop Team Leader
Salary: Circa £35,000
Location: Sandwich, KentKey Words:
Team leadership, manufacturing environment, CNC mills and lathes, LEAN manufacturing, SC.
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
This is a permanent position