At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and run CNC machines while learning centreless grinding techniques.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace engineering firm in Essex.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, health cash plan, and life assurance.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Develop your skills in a dynamic environment with real impact on aerospace projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering, especially aerospace, and ability to read micrometres.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location - Essex
Salary: up to £35K, 37-hour week, plus many benefits including Pension, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance.
We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Engineer, willing to develop their skills and learn centreless grinding as part of their daily role. The candidate must have experience in engineering and the aerospace sector and will be required to set and run a variety of CNC and 2nd operation machine tools.
If you have any experience in grinding, this is desirable, but the most important skills are being able to read micrometres to small microns, working to tight tolerances, and being a skilled engineer with some knowledge of setting CNC machines. You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge of interpreting drawings and measurement skills.
CORE SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES NEEDED:
- Strong understanding of aerospace standards.
- Set and run CNC machines, lathes and manual machines.
- Work confidently with materials from Aluminium, stainless steels and Inconel.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Measurement skills - proficient in reading micrometres and working to tight tolerances.
- Team player and communicate with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company's policies and goals.
- Attention to detail, including numeracy, and quality performance.
PURPOSE OF CNC ENGINEER'S ROLE:
- Adaptive CNC Engineer willing to learn and develop on grinding.
- Operate 2nd Operations machines safely as required.
- Thread-rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers and deburrers.
- Confidently read and measure using micrometres to tight tolerances.
- Experience operating Grinders (desirable).
- Carry out first-off and job run inspection of parts.
- Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform the role.
- Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of machined parts.
- Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager.
- Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures.
- Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.
- Ensure a safe and clean working environment is always maintained.
CNC Engineer in Essex employer: Gregory Martin International Limited
Join a forward-thinking company in Essex that values skill development and offers a supportive work culture for CNC Engineers. With a competitive salary of up to £35K, a 37-hour work week, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, health cash plan, and life assurance, this role not only provides financial security but also fosters personal and professional growth in the aerospace sector. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your expertise in CNC machining and centreless grinding while working alongside a dedicated team committed to quality and safety.
Contact Details:
Gregory Martin International Limited Recruitment Team
