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REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading niche engineering company.
CNC Machinist - NIGHTS
For the first 6 months the role will be on a DAYS ONLY basis - Mon to Thursday and after the 6 months of training will be 4 on 4 of permanent nights on the following shift pattern of Monday to Thursday 8.30pm to 7.00am (40 hours per week
The Role: We are seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join our team. Through operating a variety of CNC machines, help to enhance the productivity of our organisation. The goal is to produce high quality parts and keep spindle time to a maximum.
The responsibilities of the role:
- Setting/Operating High Speed CNC machines to perform tasks such as milling, drilling, tapping, grinding etc
- General operation & supervision of other machine shop machinery.
- Ensure all tooling, fixtures & CNC programs are available prior to commencing production
- Keeping accurate records of component quantities and scrap produced on the production documentation
- Maintain high standards in production output and component quality
- Understanding specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading mechanical drawings etc.
- Basic Editing of Programs & tool tables
- Take ownership of the component quality & records
- To control, check & replace tooling & cutters
- Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
- Checking/refilling lubricant levels
- Knowledge and understanding of CNC 3 axis, 4 axis machining and Renishaw probing is required
- Follow company safety systems and work protocol
What You Will Need: The ideal candidate will have experience in operating CNC machinery and a strong mechanical aptitude. High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work to deadlines and being organised and motivated are all necessary personal skills for this role.
