At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce precision components.
- Company: Join a modern manufacturing team in Manchester with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, bonus opportunities, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment where your skills can shine and grow.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC milling and a strong understanding of engineering practices required.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated CNC Machinist / Machine Shop Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines, producing high-quality precision components in line with engineering drawings and production requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- CNC Machine Setting and Operation
- Set, prove-out and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC vertical milling machines.
- Produce first-off components and ensure all quality requirements are met before production commences.
- Operate machines efficiently while maintaining quality throughout production runs.
- Prepare and manage tooling, fixtures and production documentation.
- Monitor machine performance and carry out routine maintenance as required.
- Where practical, manage the operation of more than one machine simultaneously.
- Identify manufacturing issues and communicate effectively with Team Leaders, Engineering, Maintenance and Production Planning teams.
- Quality and Inspection
- Inspect components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Operate CNC and manual CMM equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Support continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures.
- Health, Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Work safely and comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Support and maintain 5S, TPM and other continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop.
- Assist in problem-solving and root-cause analysis activities.
- Identify opportunities for manufacturing and process improvements and communicate recommendations through the appropriate channels.
Experience and Qualifications
- Essential
- Time-served engineer or completed engineering apprenticeship.
- Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
- Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres.
- Strong understanding of machining techniques and engineering practices.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Understanding of GD&T principles.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
- Desirable
- Experience with Mazak or Fanuc control systems.
- Experience operating CNC and manual CMM equipment.
- Knowledge of world-class manufacturing techniques.
- Experience with 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with production systems and network environments.
Personal Attributes
- The successful candidate will be:
- Professional and dependable.
- Quality-focused with pride in workmanship.
- Analytical with strong logical thinking skills.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing manufacturing priorities.
- Motivated and enthusiastic about engineering.
- A collaborative team player who works effectively across departments.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Working Requirements
- Flexibility to work shifts and unsociable hours when required to meet production demands.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
Shifts
- Rotating Double Days (20% Shift Premium)
- Employees work a two-week rotating pattern:
- Week 1 - Early Shift Monday to Friday: 06:00am - 2:00pm
- Week 2 - Late Shift Monday to Thursday: 1:45pm - 10:15pm, Friday: 1:00pm - 6:30pm
- Permanent Nights (30% Shift Premium)
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00pm - 6:15am, Friday: 6:30pm - 1:00am
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Pension Personal Pension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Employer contribution: 5.5%
- Employee contribution: 3.5%
- Bonus Company Bonus Scheme based on company performance
- Annual Leave 25 days annual holiday
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