CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist (CNC Engineering) - Double Days - Manufacturing & Engineering - Trafford Park - Competitive SalaryAbout the CompanyThe client manufactures specialist materials for Industry and Science, and have built a strong global business based on delivering technical excellence and high standards of customer service. WorkingPattern: Double Days

• Mon Fri 06:00 - 14:00 alternative week 13:45 - 22:15
• Mon - Thurs and Fri 13:00 - 18:30 - 37.5 hours a week

CNC Machinist (CNC Engineering) - The Rewards

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime available (not guaranteed)
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Flexible holidays (purchase or sell) x 2
• 5.5% employer pension contribution and 3.5% employee contribution
• Company sick pay scheme increasing with time at the company
• Cycle to work scheme
• Non Contractual bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Pre-employment Medical
• EAP (24/7 Helpline)
• Annual salary review
• Free beverage vending machine
• Perks at Work platform
• Social events

CNC Machinist (CNC Engineering) - Requirements

• 3,4 & 5 Axis experience
• Medium to heavy engineering experience is essential
• Engineering apprenticeship preferred but not essential
• Engineering Experience
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship
• Experience working on machines with Mazak (desirable) or Fanuc controls.
• Good understanding of engineering practices and methods
• Basic knowledge of computer programmes, with the ability to navigate and understand directory structures and network drives
• Able to navigate and have an understanding of directory structures and network drives
• Familiar with CMM software (desirable)
• Able to think logically through solving a problem
• Dedication to the job and a willingness to achieve
• A good sense of urgency

CNC Machinist (CNC Engineering) - Responsibilities

• Set and operate 3, 4 & 5 axis vertical milling machines as required
• Set and prove out job, obtaining a first of job has been proved out
• Ensure that allocated machines are set and run, producing quality parts according to instructions in appropriate times
• Run milling machines after setting, ensuring that quality is maintained throughout the entire production run.
• To read and understand engineering drawings to ensure all parts machined conform to drawing and planning specification
• To calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision instruments to monitor the speeds and feeds of the machine being operated
• To set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit CNC controls and use control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
• To select appropriate tools, equipment and materials in preparation of machining
• Ensure tooling, fixtures and relevant information are prepared and available when required.
• Identify any engineering requirements/issues that arise and communicate to the relevant person (Team Leaders, Production Planner, Maintenance & Engineering Departments)
• Ensuring routine machine maintenance is carried out as necessary where possible operating more than one machine
• Check manufactured parts for compliance to the drawing
• Operate CNC CMM machines, following instructions to run programs.
• Operate a Manual CMM machine to check drawing compliance.
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines and practices are followed in line with company policy.
• Ensure work in carried out safely both to themselves and to their colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S policies and procedures within the workplace.
• Ensure that 5S, TPM and other programmes in the machine shop area is sustained and worked to.
• Assist with problem-solving any issues that appear.
• Communicate any issues through appropriate methods to the engineering, and technical departments.
• Identify and develop manufacturing improvements/procedures
• Ensure that any method improvements are communicated through the appropriate means.

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