CNC Machinist

Job Title:

CNC Machinist

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: £31600 - £57611 per annum

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.

To start, the shift pattern will be - 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. Shift Opportunities (Once Trained) - 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.

• 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.