The department operates 16 multispindle lathe machines, a cold heading press, and supporting equipment running on a 24/7 production schedule. This role is key to maintaining equipment performance, resolving machining issues, and supporting the team to achieve production targets.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled machining professional to join a growing manufacturing business and play an important role in driving technical improvements and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all technical aspects of the Lathe Area, including lathe machines and ancillary equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve machining and technical issues with support from the lathe team.
- Work closely with the Lathe Area Production Supervisor to meet production targets.
- Provide technical guidance and training to team members.
- Liaise with Production Control regarding production requirements and scheduling.
- Collaborate with other departments to support operational requirements.
- Assist with service engineer visits relating to ancillary equipment.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
- Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives through to completion.
- Provide hands-on assistance to production when required to maintain output.
- Offer technical support and guidance to team members as needed.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong technical knowledge of multispindle lathe machines and associated equipment.
- Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and procedures.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal hours to support different shifts.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday)
- On-site role based in Mildenhall, Suffolk