CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Oldham

Double Days

£35K - £40K

Designing, manufacturing, and building precision components for the defence sector, our client are leaders in their industry. Backed by a global organisation, we are now seeking new and experienced CNC Turner/Millers to join the business.

You will be responsible for setting and operating a CNC machinery. We are looking for Millers and Turners who can edit and write programs in either Mazatrol, Fanuc or Haas language to enable the business to successfully meet its customer requirements.

Shift Pattern:

1st Shift - Mon - Thur 6am-2pm

Fri 6am-12noon

2nd Shift - Mon-Thur 2pm-11.30pm

Fri - OFF

Key Responsibilities:

• Competent operation in programming and setting a variety of CNC lathe and mills, including our 5-axis CNC machinery.
• Write CNC programmes against the drawing and store in a secure and controlled manner.
• Select and identify appropriate tooling and fixtures to support in the manufacture of components.
• Read and interpret engineers’ drawings and manufacture to tight tolerances on a range of metals, including exotic grade alloys.
• Self-inspect components to drawings. Recording the information where needed.
• De-burr components to remove sharp edges.
• Support in the development of SOPs to help standardise processes.
• Recording of work information/data to help monitor costing and efficiency.
• Multi-man between two machines.
• Ensure material and product traceability is always maintained. Recording Material 'A’ numbers on the appropriate paperwork and goods.
• Keep the work area tidy and well organised, in-line with 5S standards or equivalent.
• Complete first line maintenance on machine i.e., remove swarf, check safety features, keep oil and coolant topped up.
• Provide ideas for process improvements.
• Comply with health & safety requirements to perform job safely and complete training as necessary.
• To undertake other roles and tasks as requested that are commensurate with level and function of this post which support business demand.

The benefits:

• A secure, permanent position with overtime widely available throughout the week and weekend
• Company Pension Scheme
• Dentist/Hospital appointments honoured.
• Early finishes on Friday (early shift) and Fridays off (late shift)
• Brilliant workshop atmosphere
• 33 Holidays Annually including 8 bank holidays.
• 5 days sick pay
• A brilliant opportunity to work in the defence sector and progress your career.
• Onsite parking
• Cycle 2 work scheme