CNC Machinist

Salary: £36,000 – £42,000 per year

JOB- CNC Machinist
LOCATION- Somerset
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £36,000 – £42,000circa (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a CNC Machinist on a permanent basis in the Somerset area for a market leading manufacturer within their field. Must be able to work from drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks.

The CNC Machinist will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC qualified is desirable
• Apprenticeship time served, Mechanical Engineering on Toolmaking
• Experienced within CNC machining and conventional machines
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings
• Ability to use CAD/CAM and also edit/modify programmes
• Self-motivated individual
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and work to tight deadlines

The CNC Machinist role will involve:

• Ability to operate machine tools on shop, Heidenhain and/or Fanuc and Siemens Control.
• Implementing project schedules and plans in a timely effective manner
• Identifying risk mitigation actions and risks
• Establishing productive working relationships with engineering, planning, design teams to maintain customary liaison.
• Analyse production processes and propose improvements to reduce lead time, reduce cost
• Check mechanical products using CMM (Co-Ordinate Measuring Machine).
• Work with Engineering in implementation of evaluation of experiments
• Assist in the design of fixturing and identifying tooling requirements.
• Mentoring and developing novice machinist.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company and legislative requirements for Health and Safety.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV to find out more, along with your availability and your salary expectation.