CNC Machinist

Salary: £20.4 per hour

The primary function is CNC machining of inserts, electrodes and modifications to core and cavity block work and other injection mould tool components.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the correct speeds / feeds and optimum machine / operating practices are being adopted at all times.
• Ensuring that the program cycle time is consistent with the time quoted for the job and having the ability to run left and right-hand pairs simultaneously where required.
• Holding a full understanding of component set-up by the use of holding/turn-over fixtures or plates with the ability to set up in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the accurate measuring of tooling and components using micrometers, verniers etc. where required.
• Responsible for running machines to maximum efficiency and ensuring that free running is optimised whenever possible.
• Focussing on continuous improvement.
• Co-ordinating with the Tooling manager to highlight required parts, material block ups or other materials and support required to ensure the job timing can be achieved.
• Having a good understanding and ensuring preventative maintenance is carried out on the machines being operated.
• Ability to read drawings would be advantageous to aid manufacturing process.

Desirable Experience / Knowledge

• Fully trained in the use of all types of CNC machines fitted with Heidenhein controllers or Maxatron Control.
• An excellent understanding of machining technology.
• Understanding of setting machines and working to tolerances.
• Time served machinist with experience of working in a manufacturing machining environment.

Full time permanent role on a double days shift rotations

Early shift – 6.00am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 6.00 am to 11.00am Friday

Late shift – 2.00pm to 22.30pm,Monday to Thursday, 10.30 am to 3.45pm Friday

Salary – £20.4 per hour + 12.5% shift allowance