Trainee Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator (Trainee), your role will entail the setup, operate or attend machines to roll steel forming bends, rolls, cones, or plate. Cut, profile and scarf tubular and plate. You will also monitor machine cycles and mill operation to detect jamming and to ensure that products conform to the required dimensional specifications. 

Projects will cover a range of steel structures across the marine, renewables and oil & gas sectors and the role will require flexibility between new-build structural steel fabrication or ship repair projects. 

Operations and Technical:

• Interpret engineering drawings to determine the materials required and to plan the order of tasks.
• Read Rolling orders, mill schedules & cutting lists to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reduce thicknesses, reshape products, and eliminate product defects.
• Start operation of rolling and milling machines to roll and form steel plates.
• Thread or feed sheets or rods through rolling mechanisms or start and control mechanisms that automatically feed steel into rollers.
• Manipulate controls and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust, and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
• Examine, inspect, and measure materials and finished products to verify conformance to the required specification.
• Set up and operate various heavy-duty metalworking machines such as hydraulic presses, rolls and shears.
• Following established rules and procedures.
• Carrying out mandatory safety checks on the machinery. ·

Quality and Health & Safety:

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving the culture in the workplace, stop and report any activity you feel might cause injury or damage ensuring that everyone works safely at all times.
• Follows and adhere to any control measures required under the Safety,
• Environmental and Quality Management Systems. Ensure good housekeeping of work areas at all times.
• Support the company in maintaining and improving our ISO 9001 (quality),14001 (environmental), 45001 (health and safety) standards through adherence to the Navantia UK Management Systems this is the responsibility of all Navantia UK employees when conducting all processes and activities.