CNC Milling Machinist

1 month ago


Pontefract, United Kingdom Tait Full time

**Position Purpose**

A CNC Milling Machinist plays a key role in our manufacturing process, producing parts using computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools to cut and produce precision components of all different sizes and volumes on various milling machines by using jigs and fixings. Essentially, a machinists' goal is to ensure effective production operations and optimize procedures to produce high quality, precision parts.

Other essential duties include interfacing with other departments to solve problems, observing processes that support the wider business, having an active role in site safety, and ensuring that, with an emphasis collaboration, teamwork and will always strive to execute on manufacturing to the highest possible standards.

**Main Outcomes of the Position**
- Manufacture of components to supplied CAD files and drawings.
- This will encompass setting and operating multi-axis computer numerically controlled machining centre, it would be preferred but not essential if capable to manually setting and operating XYZ, VMC, Press Brake and other machines.
- Whenever possible you will be required to set and operate more than one machine.
- Ensures that work area is clean and housekeeping in the workplace is kept to a high standard.
- Complete work allocated in a timely manner.
- Maintain delivery of quality projects to scheduled department/Delivery dates.
- Work with other departments to solve problems and improve efficiencies.
- Use of individual training platform to facilitate personal growth.
- Ensures that the working environment is safe.
- Ensure material stocks are kept in line with company procedures.

**Key responsibilities**
- Read, interpret, follow engineering drawings to manufacture precision parts.
- Ensure parts are manufactured to desired tolerances as instructed.
- Work within & according to health & safety guidelines to maintain personal and others safety.
- Work to process, incorporating SSOW’s/Quality standards. (Clean, Deburred etc)
- Periodically check all equipment is maintained to high standards and report issues.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance including but not limited to checking oil, grease, and coolant.
- Perform housekeeping in area including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and cleaning tools and machines.
- Evaluate materials/parts etc before activities carried out and on completion of parts conform to quality checks. Report via NCR if any issues.
- Maintain clean & safe working environment.
- Comply with clock procedures to comply with company processes.
- Writing and proving programs for machines as required.
- Be flexible to perform duties throughout other departments.
- Engage in personal development programs/Training.
- Operate within individual & team environment maintaining work ethics individually and alongside other team members.
- Ownership/Identification of all machined parts (Marking/Labelling of parts manufactured)
- Ensure all scrap materials are placed in appropriate recycling/waste bins.
- Ensure all spare materials are placed in appropriate storage place with correct GRN displayed.
- Communication between line manager/colleagues.

**Salary**: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langthwaite Road Pontefract, WF9 3AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Machinist: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person