CNC Machinist

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent CNC Machinist, for a client located in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Responsible for the safe day-to-day running of an allocated machine and to ensure that all manufacturing targets are achieved.

CNC Machinist Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• CNC Turning/Milling.
• Working to and conducting accurate checks on tight tolerances required.
• Forklift truck driving.
• Lifting and slinging.
• Use of Inspection arms.

• Liaise with Tool Preparation Operatives to ensure the timely provision of all required materials and tools.
• Create from new or amend current set up sheets for use by all employees and to a standard format.
• Ensure that all CNC machines are set up within target time and as outlined on the set-up sheet.
• Check all first components
• Ensure full understanding of all production requirements and implement measures to remain competent and able to produce conforming components.

• Maintain and continually develop knowledge of all machinery and processes.
• Produce components within agreed cycle times.
• Produce components that conform to all specifications listed on engineering drawings
• Produce components that satisfy all internal quality control measures.
• Maintain visual checks throughout the process and take corrective action where required.
• Maintain to target and improve performance in relation to efficiency, quality, 5S and health and safety.
• Dress components in cycle and as and when appropriate.
• Ensure components are marked up with all relevant information.

• Use inspection equipment (Vernier, micrometer, PI tape, CMM and Inspection Arms) to ensure that all components are manufactured as per the relevant engineering drawing and within the tolerances stated.

• Use forklift trucks as required to collect and return material, components and other engineering items from designated areas.
• Ensure the correct and safe storage of all components and materials.
• Reduce and eliminate FOD wherever possible

• Conduct daily maintenance checks on allocated machinery and report major maintenance issues to the Cell Leader.
• Complete minor maintenance on allocated machinery within the boundaries of capability.
• Review and identify tooling, roller, cutter or other engineering components and report for repair or manufacture.

• Recently qualified in their000 Modern Apprentice (or equivalent) in an Engineering related discipline
• Have experience of CNC Turning & Milling
• Have experience of machine setting/operation
• Have experience of working to demanding tolerance
• Have experience of bespoke low batch manufacturing (desirable)
• Have experience of working to diameters of up to 2.3 meters
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to use a variety of measuring equipment (both metric and imperial).
• Able to work to operational procedures and ensure product traceability.
• Able to use Inspection arms (Faro - desirable)

Company Benefits:

• Permanent position
• Pension - Match up to 6%
• Production bonus each quarter (performance related so not guaranteed) Up to £360 per quarter.

Working Hours: Mon - Thurs: 07:00 - 16:45, role includes shift work which is 7am - 7pm. This role works the shift hours most of the time. Basic Rate of Pay: £16.46 - £18.46 / shift rate of pay £19.26 - £21.60 per hour.