Precision Machinist

36,097 basic + 15% shift premium ( 5,414) OTE 41,500
15-shift rotating pattern Precision Machining Facility

This is a proper precision machining role.

You'll be setting and running deep hole borers and large CNC machines, working to tight tolerances on difficult to machine alloys. It's skilled, hands-on work in a safety-critical environment, and it's for people who take pride in doing the job right.

• Setting and operating CNC deep hole borers

• Operating CNC lathes machining components from 1 metre up to 10 metres in length

• Operating a 3 point horizontal straightening press and ancillary equipment

• Carrying out in-process inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy

• Managing swarf removal and maintaining machine cleanliness

• Moving materials safely using overhead cranes and pedestrian pallet lifters

• Completing operator level machine maintenance (pre-start checks, lubrication, clean-downs)

• Maintaining high housekeeping and 5S standards

• Supporting toolroom activities and training other team members

• Taking part in team meetings and completing effective shift handovers

• Experience with in precision machining

• Hands on experience with deep hole boring and large capacity CNC machines

• Experience machining difficult or specialist alloys

• Confident working to tight tolerances and inspecting your own work

• Comfortable with CNC controls and disciplined machining practices

• A positive, practical attitude to safety, quality, and standards

Formal qualifications (NVQ, HNC, HND, ONC, C&G, apprenticeship) are desirable, but experience and capability matter most.

• Takes ownership and accountability for their work

• Works well as part of a team and shares knowledge

• Applies procedures and standards consistently

• Uses data and feedback to improve how work is done

• Takes pride in the workplace

• Reliable, disciplined, with excellent timekeeping and attendance

• 36,097 basic salary

• 15% shift premium ( 5,414 per annum)

• Total earnings circa 41,500

• 15-shift rotating pattern (days and nights)

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