Small Bore Bending Technician

Posted 09 January 2025
Salary £20.89 per hour
LocationPeterhead
Job type Contract
DisciplineOil and Gas Recruitment
ReferenceCR/075763
Contact NameNeil Grant

Job description

Job Title: 
CNC Tube Bending & Forming Technician  
Department: 
Comp Manufacture 
Location: 
Peterhead  
 
Position Description: 
The CNC Tube Bending & Forming Technician will become a multi skilled member of the team responsible for manufacturing aerospace grade tube assemblies.  
 
The role of the successful candidate would be to read technical drawings, assemble tubes from component level through to finished assemblies, carry out in process inspection, operate state of the art CNC tube, electrochemical cutting, bending & forming machinery as well as conducting machining operations on traditional and CNC machine-centres. 
 
This role will include training however to be successful in this role you will need to be a Machinist to trade or have demonstratable experience in a machine shop setting.  
 
This is a great career opportunity for someone looking to advance on their existing skill set. 
 
 
Technical Roles & Responsibilities: 
 
Carry out manual & CNC machining operations 
 
Operation of Manual & CNC Machines (experience preferred) 
 
Carry out electrochemical cutting, forming & bending operations on CNC machines 
 
Assemble tubes from piece parts level through to finished components 
 
Carry out in process / final inspection using precision measuring equipment such as micrometer, dial caliper and go/no go fixtures. 
 
Perform set up of various CNC machines for production 
 
Develop and improve Manufacturing processes 
 
Main Roles & Responsibilities: 
 
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards and work instructions. 
 
Sign and Date Completed Route Card Operations  
 
Participate in Toolbox Talks/Risk Assessments. 
 
Ensure personal competency records are kept up to date. 
 
Responsible for ensuring that Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and general housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. 
 
Maintain good working relationships with other team members. 
 
Any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business. 
 
Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental: 
1 Responsible for general housekeeping within the department and surrounding areas 
2 Work within the company’s policies, procedures, operating standards and work instructions 
3 Maintain a safe working environment to avoid risks to self and others 
 
 
Training & People: 
1 Communicate effectively and positively with the team and leadership. 
2 Have a positive approach to all scopes of work and be flexible to change. 
3 Ability to work effectively as a team member and an individual. 
4 Endeavour to keep personal VITAL profile up to date. 
 
Qualifications, Skills & Experience: 
Qualifications: 
Mechanical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) 
Mechanical SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) 
Time served skilled machinist with working knowledge of CNC and Manual machining 
Skills & Behaviours: 
Effective communication skills 
Honest and reliable 
Self-motivated & Enthusiastic 
Ability to work well in a team and to take own initiative.   
Willing to undertake training to improve competence levels in support of departmental activities 
Willing to become involved with improvement teams and activities 
Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings 
Experience: 
Sound engineering background with experience within and manufacturing environment. 
Good Problem solving and Analytical behaviour 
 

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.