At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC machines to manufacture components to high standards and specifications.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company with exciting projects and a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, 27 days holiday, and early finishes on Fridays!
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and contribute to innovative manufacturing projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC equipment and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist with experience in manufacturing or engineering? Are you seeking a new role that matches your career development and aspirations? My client has secured several major manufacturing projects and urgently needs to recruit CNC Machinists to work within their engineering department.
Role Profile
This role will implement the programmes as designed by the CNC programmer to manufacture components to customer specifications and pre-scripted aircraft standards on the CNC Machines.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site.
- Perform CNC operations using a variety of different machines including lathes, milling, and laser equipment.
- Understand, interpret and work to Engineering drawings and to work to tight tolerances.
- Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary.
- Develop tooling solutions for both cutting and fixturing as needed.
- Working in conjunction with the manufacturing engineers and CNC programmer, operate the CNC to meet the daily production targets.
- Produce and edit NC programs via the machine control and/or ISO code.
- Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date detailing the CNC path, featuring and tooling information.
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Contribute new ideas and positive support to the current processes by improving productivity.
- Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilising root cause and analysis tools.
- Share knowledge and experience and support coaching and mentoring to new employees and apprentices.
- Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives across Shop Operations.
- Carry out any other duties that may be necessary to meet departmental objectives.
Person Specification
- A team player with the ability to work alone and use own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Previous experience of manufacturing with CNC equipment and controls.
- Previous CNC Machining experience.
- Previous experience on Mazatrol/Shop Milling controls would be a distinct advantage.
- Flexible approach to working various shift patterns.
- Willingness to be trained across departments, supporting flexible working requirements.
The Offer
Our client offers the CNC Machinists a generous salary between £36,500 - £38,000, company pension, site parking, early Friday finishes and usual staff benefits.
CNC Machinist in Preston employer: ADE Recruitment
Join a leading manufacturer in Lancashire, where Sheet Metal Workers / Fitters are valued for their expertise and dedication. With a competitive salary of £35,500, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and employee growth, this company is committed to fostering a positive environment. Enjoy the benefits of a 10% employer pension contribution and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the aviation and power generation sectors.
