At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC lathes to create precision components from engineering drawings.
- Company: Established precision engineering business in Sheffield with a strong order book.
- Benefits: Stable work environment, overtime opportunities, and modern machinery.
- Other info: Diverse workplace valuing talent and uniqueness; excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-specification projects in the oil & gas sector.
- Qualifications: 2+ years machining experience in oil & gas and CNC lathe operation.
The predicted salary is between 34334 - 40000 £ per year.
Winsearch are currently working with a well-established precision engineering business in the Sheffield area who are looking to strengthen their machining team with the addition of an experienced Manual Turner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with a strong order book, modern machinery and plenty of overtime available for those looking to maximise their earnings.
THE ROLE
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business supporting the oil & gas sector, who are looking to strengthen their machine shop team with an experienced CNC Machine Operator. This role will involve machining high-specification components from engineering drawings, working to tight tolerances and ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality standards and within estimated production times. The successful candidate will have experience operating CNC lathes within oil & gas manufacturing environments and will be confident machining exotic materials including Inconel 718.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Days and nights rotating weekly
- Operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision engineered components
- Work from engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Machine high-grade materials including Inconel 718
- Produce components to the required quality standards within estimated production times
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company quality procedures
- Maintain safe, clean and organised working areas
- Select and monitor tooling, feeds and speeds to achieve efficient cycle times
- Carry out in-process inspection and quality checks
- Support problem solving and continuous improvement activities within the machine shop
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum 2 years' machining experience within the oil & gas industry
- Experience operating CNC lathes within a precision engineering environment
- Good understanding of tooling applications, machine capability, feeds and speeds
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Good communication skills and team-working ability
- Flexible and adaptable approach within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem solving capability
- Good communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Quality-focused mindset
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
Tools Fitter employer: Winsearch
Join a well-established precision engineering business in Sheffield, renowned for its strong order book and modern machinery. With a commitment to quality and safety, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity and encourages employee growth through continuous improvement initiatives. Enjoy competitive earnings with ample overtime opportunities while working on high-specification components in a dynamic environment that supports the oil & gas sector.
