Machining Technicians: Operating and Maintaining Machinery to Fabricate Precision Parts and Components
Machining Technicians specialise in producing bespoke components or products for domestic appliances or medical equipment, as well as complex components for machinery such as vehicles and aeroplanes. As a machining technician, you will use a variety of machines to carry out your work such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines and horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines. This also includes inspecting finished parts for quality, performing routine maintenance and ensuring safety and efficiency in the production process.
This role typically reports to an engineering or manufacturing team leader. This would be as part of a defined or cross functional team and may also interact with customers, suppliers, colleagues, quality auditors and regulators.
