CNC Machinist

What You’ll Do

The CNC Machinist is accountable for setting and operating CNC turning and milling machines to produce parts as per engineering technical drawings following set operating procedures. The candidate will review parts to ensure they comply with measurements on drawings and take remedial action as appropriate by adjusting offsets.

• Work closely with the pre setter to ensure tooling is set up correctly
• Set & operate CNC machine to specific programme as per part number and work instruction sheet via utilisation of the DNC link (direct numerical control) on computer
• Load tooling as appropriate into CNC machine
• Check accuracy of first off
• Check accuracy of parts using appropriate measurement tools
• Take corrective action to rectify errors by offset adjustment on CNC machine
• Obtain & maintain A Stamp approval status for machines and processes
• Undertake inspection process of other team members’ work when required
• Work on own initiatives and resolve any issues or problems according to company‑specific procedures
• Knowledge and application of lean principles/tools/5S/seven wastes, participating in Kaizen events
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, working on different machines and assisting colleagues as required
• Flexible in work patterns to meet business needs
• Maintain TPM on machines

• Previous experience in setting and operating CNC turning together with milling and mill/turning machines (having both skills is advantageous)
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and understanding of geometric tolerancing
• Proven competency in different engineering measurement tools/techniques
• Good level of computer literacy
• Experience in the aerospace industry is advantageous
• Experience with a range of operating systems is an advantage
• Worked on CNC machines
• Knowledge of COSHH (forming part of EATON’s MESH procedure)
• Apprentice qualified or similarly experienced machinist with CNC turning and/or milling experience

• 2‑week rotating shift pattern, 37 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 6 am to 2 pm, Friday 6 am to 11 am
• Monday to Thursday 2 pm to 10 pm, Friday 11 am to 4 pm

Entry level

Full‑time

• Other

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

South Molton, England, United Kingdom