CNC Machinist

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
- Sets-up mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three
- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
- Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production documents.
- To liaise with internal departments and assist in production
- Communicating with project team, clients and sub-contractors
- Undertake any other task, as requested by line manager
- Works under mínimal supervision and has good communication
- Ensure that the company safety, quality and environmental systems are adhered to.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Time served machinist who has qualified from a recognised training body (NVQ Level 3).
- As a minimum in manual machining, Especially Centre lathe turning. Experience in milling and drilling and associated operations would be an advantage.
- Relevant experience ideally gained from working in a factory or technical environment
- A good working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and other applicable standards

**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION**
- Practical interest in Engineering
- Good attention to detail and able to work as a team player, performing to a high standard.
- The ability to use a computer to access work instructions, time keeping, perform data entry and complete on-line training is required.
- Machinist must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- They will also need to lift and manipulate items while sitting or standing. Sitting, standing, lifting, walking, and pushing carts is required.
- Machinist are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

**JOB TYPE & PLACE OF WORK**
- Full-time
- Workington

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Machinist: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person