CNC Engineer - Die Casting

Location:

Burnley

Hours:

Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–3:00pm

Salary: £35,000

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, working with die-cast aluminium and zinc components.

This is a hands-on role covering CNC setting, operating and programming, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Set, operate and programme CNC machines, including milling, turning and machining centres
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Select tooling, fixtures and work-holding equipment
• Set tooling offsets, speeds and feeds
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Make programme adjustments to improve quality, cycle times and tool life
• Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling and quality issues
• Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Carry out basic machine checks and preventative maintenance
• Support continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing activities

You’ll ideally have previous experience in a CNC machining/engineering environment and be confident with setting and operating CNC machinery.

• Good knowledge of CNC machining and tooling
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Strong inspection and measuring skills
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  
  High attention to detail and quality
• Experience with die-cast materials would be advantageous
• CNC programming experience (Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain) would be beneficial

• Monday–Thursday working week
• 6am–3pm hours
• £35,000 per annum
• Permanent opportunity
• Established manufacturing environment
• Varied, hands-on CNC engineering role
• Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes