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Job Title: CNC Machinist
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Contract: 6 months+
Rate: 28.80 PAYE + O/T Rates
Hours: 39 hours + available overtime
Shift pattern: Mon-Thurs: 15:00-00:00 & Fri: 12:00-17:00
Nature of Work: The machinist is responsible for preparing and proving out basic to complex programs and operating production runs within our high-tech machine shop, producing component parts for the aircraft interiors business.
Responsibilities:
- Efficiently and accurately set up a wide range of Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machinery (Mazak machinery) to produce various component parts, from basic to complex, for low-batch, high-mix production runs.
- Create or edit basic CNC programs using G & M code instructions.
- Operate machines to produce parts in accordance with the daily production plan.
- Conduct self-inspection of repeat work using appropriate inspection equipment.
- Perform regular Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on machinery.
- Report production issues and defects to the Team Lead and production engineering team.
- Support the business in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency.
- Monitor and document operational performance and provide feedback to the Team Lead.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and support teams.
- Maintain quality standards by understanding and adhering to the quality management system.
- Comply with all company EH&S and compliance guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized working environment by adhering to housekeeping, 5S, and FOD rules, ensuring a best-in-class workspace at all times.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Education & Experience:
- City and Guilds CNC/NC qualifications or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in CNC machining within a precision engineering environment.
- Strong background in the use of various CNC milling machinery.
- Good understanding of Fanuc control systems.
- Extensive knowledge of machine tooling and inspection measuring equipment.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce components to high-quality standards.
- Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings and data.
- Strong EH&S awareness in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Education & Experience:
- Good knowledge of metallurgy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with lean manufacturing techniques.
- Experience in completing projects for process improvement.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV to (url removed)
