CNC Machinist

Our client is looking for experienced CNC Machinists to join their manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist to work within a high-quality engineering environment, operating CNC machinery and producing precision components to exacting standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe day-to-day operation of allocated machinery, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 16:45

• * Pay rate between £16.46 per hour and £18.46 per hour depending on experience

Following successful training, candidates will have the opportunity to move onto a shift pattern with enhanced pay rates

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 19:00

• * 17% shift allowance
• * Example: £16.46 per hour increases to £19.26 per hour

Night Shift

Monday to Thursday, 19:00 until 07:00

• * 36.29% shift allowance
• * Example: £16.46 per hour increases to £22.43 per hour

CNC Machining

• * Operate CNC Turning and CNC Milling machines.
• * Set and operate machines to produce high-quality precision components.
• * Work to engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• * Complete accurate checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• * Carry out first-off inspections and make adjustments where required.
• * Ensure components meet internal quality standards and specifications.
• * Maintain production targets, efficiency, quality, 5S and health & safety standards.

• * Liaise with Tool Preparation Operatives to ensure materials and tooling are available when required.
• * Create and update CNC set-up sheets to company standards.
• * Ensure machines are set up within required target times.
• * Understand production requirements and implement improvements to maintain performance.
• * Produce components within agreed cycle times.
• * Dress and finish components as required.
• * Ensure all components are correctly identified and traceable.

Use inspection equipment including -

• * Verniers
• * Micrometers
• * PI Tape
• * CMM
• * Inspection Arms

• * Operate forklift trucks to move materials, components and engineering items safely.
• * Carry out lifting and slinging activities when required.
• * Ensure correct storage and handling of materials.
• * Maintain good housekeeping standards and reduce FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
• * Complete daily machine, inspection, shadow board and maintenance checks.
• * Carry out basic machine maintenance and report any issues to the Cell Leader/Supervisor.

• * Previous experience operating CNC Turning and/or CNC Milling machinery.
• * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• * Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• * Competent using inspection equipment.
• * Understanding of manufacturing processes and production targets.
• * Ability to work safely and accurately within a busy engineering environment.

• * Company pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6%.
• * Production bonus of up to £360 every quarter.
• * Opportunity to increase earnings through shift working once fully trained.