Our client is currently looking for a CNC Machinist. Based in Manchester, the role is on a permanent, fulltime basis.

ROLE

As CNC Machinist you will be responsible for using expert knowledge to operate and control numerically controlled (CNC) machines. Where feasible use knowledge of relevant programming languages and input them into CNC machines for production, while ensuring products have precise and accurate measurements. You will be keen to take on challenges, develop your leadership and or skills potential as well as expand your knowledge and experience through a variety of exciting initiatives.

Shifts:

Early & Afternoon: Mon to Thu 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00, Fri 06.00-12.00/12.00-06.00

3rd shift = night shift: Mon to Thu 22.00-06.00, Fri 18.00-00.00

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for producing quality parts on CNC machines in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Perform set-up changes, operate and conduct first article inspections on production runs.
Load parts utilising overhead lifting equipment, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, de-burring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
Identify problems prior to production runs, then start and observe machine operation to detect any other malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
Read engineering drawings, precision measuring instruments and job orders to determine dimensions, tolerance and tooling requirements.
Maintain knowledge of dimensions and tolerances for tooling instructions such as feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools to be used.
Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
Perform any other work related tasks and duties in accordance with the business needs
Comply with all Company, Quality + HSE policies and procedures.
Travel as and when required
Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Time Served apprenticeship within a CNC machinist discipline, equivalent to either City and Guilds Level 3, or NVQ Level 3
Operating a variety of CNC machines
Computer literacy
Manual handling, slinging and lifting
HSE awareness
Operating a variety of CNC machines
Familiar in working within a high productivity machine shop environment.

Desirable

4+ years
Manual Machining Experience
Multi Axis CNC Machining Experience
ONC/HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering.
CNC programming knowledge on Mazatrol and Fanuc controls
Multi Axis CNC Machining Experience