CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

A CNC Machinist is required to operate CNC and manual machines within a heavy engineering, manufacturing and machining environment, using engineering drawings, Fanuc controls and quality standards.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Manual Machinist, CNC Turner, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Machine Operator, CNC Miller, Machining Technician, Manufacturing Machinist

SALARY: £32,708 - £34,632 per annum (£17 - £18 per Hour) + Benefits

LOCATION: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours a Week. 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, with half an hour lunch break. 8am to 1pm, Friday

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a CNC Machinist to run CNC and manual machines within a heavy engineering and manufacturing environment.

As a CNC Machinist you will carry out machining operations in line with approved manufacturing routes, engineering drawings, geometrical tolerances and quality assurance standards.

The CNC Machinist will also support continuous improvement, maintain machinery checks and lubrication, and take care of measuring equipment while working as part of a skilled machining team.

• Ensure machining operations and processes are carried out effectively in line with approved manufacturing routes and quality standards
• Actively pursue improvements in assembly methods and techniques, making recommendations for implementation when appropriate
• Ensure machinery and equipment is adequately maintained and regularly checked for lubrication
• Take care of measuring equipment and report any defective or out-of-calibration items
• Ensure all lifting and transportation equipment is used appropriately
• Work to high standards and ensure the required quality is achieved when undertaking tasks
• Share ideas and knowledge that support continuous improvement across the machining department

ESSENTIAL

• Apprentice trained mechanical engineer
• Ability to use manual measuring equipment
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and geometrical tolerances
• Knowledge of CNC programming
• Experience working with a horizontal machining centre and Fanuc control
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to solve problems as they arise
• Able to work using own initiative and under pressure, asking for help when required
• Respectful, inclusive and able to work as part of a small team

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with Heidenhain controls
• Experience of working within the heavy engineering industry

• 33 days holiday per annum
• Additional birthday holiday
• Free Parking
• Close proximity to the train station
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
• Access to Perkbox gaining monthly flexi points and discounts at major high street shops

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.