CNC Machinist

CNC

**Experience required**

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

HNC / NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, or time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline, or a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools - predominantly lathes within a lean-manufacturing work environment

Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than.0025mm

Experience working with HURCO machines, with a proficiency in standalone programming and editing. Setting knowledge and correction offsets to ensure repeatable dimensional accuracy and surface finish

Experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometres, callipers, height gauges and bore gauges

**Job Tasks**

Read process sheets, drawings and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements

Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.

Program and calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminium and bronze

Read, understand, edit or write complete programs.

Intuitively understand capabilities of tooling and machinery

Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections

Perform boxing of parts to include cleaning, oiling, wrapping and boxing the final product for shipment

Perform cleaning, fitting, filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing and aligning to ensure free action of movable parts and operating requirements

Use precision measuring instruments and gauging devices and performs various quality inspection type procedures to include dimensional verification

Centre Lathe Turning/ Screw Cutting

Use hand tools to measure, mark, and cut materials

Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed

Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy

Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow

Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a clean work area

**Who we are looking for**:
We take pride and value each member of the team as contributors, they are the face of the company who actively take part in making each day a success.
**You will have**:
Proficiency in tooling for traditional lathe operations

Basic math skills for measurements and calculations

Strong mechanical knowledge of lathe operations

Familiarity with hand tools used in lathe turning

Ability to fabricate and shape materials according to specifications

Experience in materials handling and proper storage techniques

You will be a self-motivated person, who is punctual and reliable and takes pride in always delivering the highest levels of service.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £16.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Machinist: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CNC Machinist