CNC Machinist

Salary: £30,000 per year

CNC Machinist

Applications are invited for the permanent position of CNC Machinist / Setter Operator on our day shift. Consideration would also be given to working the 4-day Twilight shift, Monday to Thursday only.

The role:

The Machinist/Setter Operator reports to the CNC Leading Hand and following training he/she will be expected to set up and operate both manual & CNC machinery, as well as handling loading and setting fixture plates and support jigs onto 3-axis and 5-axis machines in a one-off or low batch machining environment. 

The successful candidate MUST be able to:

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines.
• Work to tight machining tolerances and thoroughly check his/her own work (use of verniers, etc.)
• Perform in process batch inspection of CNC machined parts.
• Read & work to 2D drawings and job specifications with the minimum of supervision. 
• Use CAD viewing packages to interrogate & measure part geometries
• Monitor the condition and stock levels of tooling in your area, reporting any shortages or actions needed.

Experience / Qualifications

• Previous experience in operating CNC machines with Heidenhain and Mazatrol controllers.
• Working on own initiative in a machine shop environment
• Ability to read and interpret 2D machining drawings and 3D CAD models, including tolerances and surface finish specifications
• Experience in hand finishing of metal components & bench fitting, hand-tapping, deburring etc.
• Good understanding of different machining processes, primarily milling, drilling & turning

Qualities

• Excellent housekeeping, timekeeping and reliability
• Confident team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines