About the Role:
A leading engineering company is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their dynamic production team. This role involves setting and operating CNC machines to meet delivery requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC machines safely and in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.
- Take ownership of the quality and inspection of produced parts, including cleaning and de-burring.
- Maintain high standards of workplace organization and 5S+ Safety culture.
- Set machines using setup sheets, tooling/fixtures, and Edgecam programs provided by the Production Engineering team.
- Prioritize tasks based on the Work to List or as directed by Production Supervision.
- Accurately record all production and non-productive hours.
- Monitor machine performance, ensuring cycle times align with estimated costs.
- Conduct in-cycle inspections using micrometers, verniers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM), completing Actual Dimensional Report Sheets (ADRS) as required.
- Provide feedback to Production Engineering to optimize CNC programs, tooling, and setup sheets.
- Support efficiency through multi-manning when applicable.
- Ensure effective shift handover communication with fellow machinists.
- Assist with the apprenticeship program by supporting on-the-job learning.
- Report non-conforming parts immediately, identifying root causes and documenting findings.
- Carry out additional duties as requested by the Production Supervisor or Machine Shop Chargehand.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 2 or higher in Engineering (Apprenticeship trained preferred).
- Proven experience in workshop practices.
- Skilled in both manual and CNC production machining.
- Experience working with Duplex and Nickel Alloy materials.
Working Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week on a Double Day Shift pattern:
- Early Shift: Monday-Thursday (6:00am - 2:00pm), Friday (6:00am - 11:30am)
- Late Shift: Monday-Thursday (2:00pm - 10:00pm), Friday (11:30am - 5:00pm)
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary is £32,000-£36,000 including £7k shift allowance
- Uncapped Gainshare Incentive: £2,000+ (subject to probation)
- Annual Salary Review (April)
- Holiday Allowance: Equivalent to 25 days + Bank Holidays (can be taken in hours)
- Christmas Shutdown
- Company Pension Scheme: Defined contribution (5% employee / 7% employer)
- Salary Exchange Option
- Death in Service Benefit: 3x basic salary
- Paycare Health Cash Plan: Extendable to spouse/partner
- Quarterly Financial Advisory Services
- Sickness & Absence Scheme (eligibility after 6 months)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a CNC Machinist looking for stability, career progression, and excellent benefits within a well-established and respected engineering business.