Advanced Machinist

Overview

Boyce Precision Engineering is an employee-owned company on the rise, and we’re looking for skilled CNC professionals to join us on an additional evening shift (1:45pm - Midnight). This is your chance to be part of a business where your performance directly benefits you and your contributions really matter!

• Work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility with the latest CNC machinery and automation.
• Play a key role in producing high-precision components for aerospace, defence, pharmaceutical, and global industries.
• Four-evening working week, Monday to Thursday - enjoy 3 evenings free!
• Join an employee-owned company, where your hard work and skill directly contribute to the company s success, and your rewards.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a business that values skill, innovation, and dedication.

Job Title:
Advanced Machinist

Responsible to:
Production Manager

The post holder will be responsible for the following duties:

• Liaise with the production manager and production supervisor daily to ensure you have full understanding of the production requirements.
• Work together within a team of advanced machinists and setters to ensure all aspects of machine setting and operation are carried out within required time frames, and machines are utilised effectively.
• Take full ownership of all aspects of the CNC machine setup including tooling build, work holding loading/alignment and datum setting, NC program editing and creation if required (online and offline), program transfer to the machine, followed by full prove out of component parts programs.
• Independently problem-solve the machining process and make necessary machine and/or program adjustments to ensure parts conform to specification.
• Demonstrate effective time management as an individual whilst carrying out the role
• Fully inspect components to ensure they meet the customer requirements using precision measuring equipment and customer supplied documents.
• Complete paperwork including job cards and NCRs when necessary.
• Ensure the engineering databases are kept up to date with the latest revision of electronic data including NC programs and other essential information.
• Provide support to a team of operators and apprentices by providing knowledge, experience and troubleshooting advice.
• Assist in providing the necessary on the job training to help upskill and develop the team.
• Finish parts post machining before they proceed to final fettling/ treatments/ dispatch
• In the absence of the production supervisor, assist in allocating tasks to a team of operators as and when required.
• Comply with all BPE housekeeping, 5S, health and safety, quality standards/legislation and contribute towards making improvements.
• Carry out and participate in relevant training as required.
• Must be flexible to meet company demands throughout the year including working additional hours when required
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Management team.

Essential Criteria

• Extensive proven experience in the efficient setting and operation of 3 and 5 axis CNC machines (minimum 7 years)
• Proven machining related problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team environment
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings competently.
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Criteria

• At least HNC/HND or similar qualification in a mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Previous experience of CAM software
• Have full working knowledge of Heidenhain CNC control.
• Have a high standard of PC literacy - use of Microsoft Office applications especially Word and Excel.

Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Parking