Machining Operator; In_

Shift Pattern

Monday – Thursday 6.00am – 2.30pm and Friday 6.00am – 1.30pm.

Up to £37,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Mersen UK Ltd are a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, Mersen designs innovative solutions to address its clients’ specific needs to enable them to optimize their manufacturing performance in sectors such as energy, transportation, electronics, aerospace chemicals, pharmaceuticals and process industries.

Mersen UK Teesside are currently recruiting for two experienced CNC Machine Operators to join our busy Teesside Graphite Speciality (TGS) department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company with development opportunities available.

As a CNC Machine Operator, you will be expected to work to specifications and tooling instructions, applying knowledge of machining methods. Further, you will be expected to read drawings and routings for product specifications.

Main duties of the role include:

• Operate CNC control, selecting speed and feed according to the operation type.
• Work on a 3-axis CNC vertical mill with 4th axis integration.
• Perform high-speed CNC vertical milling (up to 42,000 rpm).
• Operate a large 4th axis integrated CNC mill up to 2.6 m.
• Operate 2- to 5-axis CNC lathes.
• Generate most programs off-line.
• Produce parts according to engineered drawings.
• Ensure equipment maintenance on the shop floor.
• Seek improvement measures, e.g., Kaizen, to reduce waste while respecting production time.
• Adhere to safety instructions, housekeeping and 6S practices.

• Programming/setting skills in FANUC or HURCO control.
• Desirable experience in a graphite environment (training provided if required).
• Minimum education of GCSE level (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays; 3 days coverage for Christmas shutdown.
• Private healthcare after successful completion of the 12-week probation.
• Pluxee Benefits and Rewards Service, including discounts from many high‑street retailers and cashback options.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Company sick pay.
• First-level equipment maintenance and clean workspace as part of 5S audit.