At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC lathes while ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer in aerospace and defence with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days holiday, health plans, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: 3 years experience in precision manufacturing and a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company Description
Senior is a FTSE listed international manufacturing Group with 20 operations in 10 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets.
We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it: Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence.
Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.
We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities. We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.
The main purpose of the position is ensuring the best manufacturing techniques are carried out within the Machine Shop by practical application of the most appropriate methods of programming, setting and operation of the machine tool/tools and to stimulate an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
Hours of work: 39 hours per week. Core shift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute break for lunch.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting and operating of CNC lathes, with an understanding of programming knowledge.
- The ability to carefully follow procedure in terms of process through set-up sheets etc.
- Be able to interpret technical drawings with a good understanding of geometric dimensions & tolerances.
- Ensuring that quality and safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- The necessary skill set to work within a team environment or individually.
- All work must be carried out in accordance with job card instructions and attendant stage drawings, customer specifications etc. and generally in accordance with the company’s quality system.
- All work must be undertaken in a safe manner and in accordance with the relevant safe systems of work and generally in accordance with the company’s safety policies.
Key skills and experience needed:
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential).
- A Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with large components within a high precision manufacturing environment.
- A Minimum of 3 years’ experience of operating Mazak controls.
- Wide ranging manufacturing process knowledge, across differing materials in varying applications.
- Experience of working to engineering drawings or work instructions i.e., Job Cards.
- Knowledge of how to machine, handle and protect all types of manufactured components.
- Experience and ability to programme, set and operate different machine tools. (Programming Mazak controls – Desirable).
Qualifications:
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings with a high-level understanding of geometric dimensions & tolerances.
- Security Clearance (Desirable).
Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers:
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Career and development opportunities.
- 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays).
- Health cash plan scheme.
- Health & wellbeing services.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Profit sharing scheme.
- Reward and recognition.
LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.
CNC Turner in Lymington employer: Senior Flexonics LPE
As a CMM Inspector at LPE, you will join a dynamic team in a supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With excellent benefits such as a robust pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and career advancement opportunities, LPE fosters a culture of respect and recognition, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to thrive in their role. Located in a vibrant area, this position offers the chance to contribute to high-precision manufacturing while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
