At a Glance
- Tasks: Program, set, and operate CNC machines to create high-quality components.
- Company: Join a close-knit machine shop team in Tring, Hertfordshire.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000 - £45,000, enjoy 25 days holiday, and receive training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative product development and precision engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC milling and turning, and a passion for quality.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Stable Hours + Clean Workshop + 25 Days Holiday + Pension
We are seeking an experienced and skilled CNC Machinist to join a small, close-knit machine shop team. You will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC milling and turning machines to produce high-quality prototype and low-volume components. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced CNC Miller, CNC Turner or CNC Machinist who takes pride in precision engineering and enjoys working on one-off components and new product development.
Key Responsibilities as a CNC Machinist
- Programme, set and operate CNC milling machines, including 3 and 4 axis machines
- Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines, including 2 axis lathes
- Manufacture prototype and low-volume components to tight tolerances
- Work with a variety of materials, including steels and tungsten
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Work accurately to tight dimensional tolerances and quality requirements
- Inspect completed components using precision measuring equipment
- Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components
- Support new product development (NPD) from initial concept through to completion
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop and manufacture new components
- Identify and resolve machining and production issues
- Ensure machines, tooling and work areas are maintained to a high standard
- Work efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality rather than production volume
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Follow all Health & Safety and quality procedures
- Support continuous improvement and contribute to the development of machining processes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the engineering and manufacturing teams
Skills & Experience as a CNC Machinist
- Previous experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, CNC Turner or similar precision machining role
- Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines
- Experience working with 3 and/or 4 axis CNC milling machines and/or 2 axis CNC lathes
- Apprentice trained and/or 5+ years' experience within a precision machining environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Confident using precision measuring and inspection equipment
- Experience machining a range of materials, ideally including steels and/or tungsten
- Good understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling and cutting parameters
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small engineering team
- Willingness to learn and undertake training on specific machines and programming systems
Apply now or Contact Mia Gandolfo at ProTech Recruitment in Hemel Hempstead.
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