We're currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Programmer to join a repair and manufacturing business based in Consett. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served CNC Turner with Mazak programming experience to join the production team and provide support within the CNC machine shop, operating and programming Mazak 200Y, Mazak 300Y and Mazak J300 5-axis turn/mill centres. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality components to drawing and instruction, working to tight tolerances and agreed production deadlines.
Package
- £31,746.00 - £33,862.40 per annum, depending on skills and experience
- 25% shift premium after successful completion of probationary period
- 3% company pension contribution
- Overtime rates applicable
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Radius Allowance based on commute to work miles
- Death in Service Insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 06:00 until 14:00 Friday 06:00 until 13:30
Back Shift - Monday to Wednesday 13:45 until 23:45 Thursday 13:45 until 22:45
Responsibilities
- Programme and operate Mazak CNC machinery within the machine shop
- Work with Mazak 200Y, Mazak 300Y and Mazak J300 5-axis turn/mill centres
- Produce components to engineering drawings and customer specifications
- Complete machining within agreed production deadlines
- Undertake turning and milling operations to the required tolerances
- Machine components to general tolerances of approximately +/-0.1mm
- Complete final machining to tighter tolerances, including 0.02mm where required
- Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings
- Use metric and imperial measurements as required
- Apply knowledge of tolerances and, where applicable, geometric tolerances
- Maintain a high standard of quality throughout the machining process
- Work flexibly to meet customer delivery requirements, including breakdown situations
- Work effectively as part of the production team
The Ideal Candidate
- Time-served CNC Turner
- Essential experience programming Mazak CNC machinery
- Experience working within an engineering or production environment
- Strong CNC turning and milling experience
- Experience working to tight engineering tolerances
- Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Good understanding of metric and imperial measurements
- Knowledge of geometric tolerances would be advantageous
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible approach to work and able to respond to changing production priorities
- Able to work effectively under pressure to meet customer delivery requirements
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Cnc Programmer employer: Kinetic PLC
Join a well-established and expanding manufacturing business in St Helens, where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to quality and innovation in bespoke telecoms equipment. With a focus on employee growth, this role offers long-term stability, competitive pay, and opportunities for skill development in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.
