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We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Mazatrol programming and a strong understanding of milling processes.
Salary, Shift Allowance, and Overtime Benefits:- Starting salary from £18.67 per hour, inclusive of shift allowance
- Shift working attracts a one-third premium in addition to the basic hourly rate
- Applicants must be open to working various shift patterns, alternating between day and afternoon shifts. Applicants must also be willing to operate a third shift, involving night shifts on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on business demands. Working night shifts would attract a higher shift premium rate, which will be discussed at the point of shift change.
- Overtime is paid at time and a half, and Sunday overtime is paid at double time
- Planning the most efficient sequence of operations for the job
- Selecting appropriate cutting tools for each cut
- Selecting the right cutting speeds
- Setting tolerances
- Positioning the section for each cut
- Converting instructions into a numerically based program for the computer to follow
- Checking that work meets quality and technical guidelines
- Routine maintenance of machine tools
- Programming
- Understanding of engineering drawings and instructions
- Experience in using Mazatrol programming is essential
- Ability to visualize finished products
- Understanding of the properties of the materials you work with
- Examine raw material for dimensions, quantity, defects, and required heat lot/certification numbers
- Inspect finished work to verify dimensions and meet specifications
- Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to
- Experience and knowledge of milling
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for calculating material fabrication
- Experience of CNC work or CNC qualification from a college or technical school
- Experience using Mazak machines
- Live tooling experience is advantageous
- Understanding of engineering drawings and instructions
- Knowledge in the use of precision measuring instruments and their application
- Programming experience is required
- Ability to work alone
- Good practical skills
- Ability to work precisely
- Good concentration levels
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Wellbeing and mental health funded support
- Company closure between Christmas and New Year
- Friendly, family-led culture
- Career progression and funded development opportunities
- Additional holidays for long service
- Pension with Life Assurance plan
- Annual salary reviews
- Company events
- Charity fundraising events
- Privately funded counselling
- Company sick pay
- Free, secure car park for staff only with free usage of electric charging points
- Access to free machined beverages
- Cycle to work scheme
If you meet the above requirements and are looking to join a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.
