CNC Machinist

Optima Partners

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

10 months ago

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CNC Mill-Turn Machinist

Location: Easily commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, and Loughborough
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000 - £42,000 per annum (including shift allowance; dependent on experience)
Shift Pattern: Day shift or Night shift available

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Comprehensive pension plan
Life assurance scheme
On-site canteen
Regular company social events (BBQs, golf days, Christmas parties, etc.)Company Overview:

Join a well-established and globally respected precision engineering company. Operating across complex sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence, we offer long-term career growth and a supportive working environment. We are currently expanding and seeking skilled CNC Mill-Turn Machinists to join our night shift team.

Key Responsibilities:

Set and operate CNC machinery including:
Mazak (Qt10, SQT200/250, Nexus) using Mazatrol on TPlus/640T controls
QT200MB 3-Axis with Smooth Technology
CHNC and TNT with Fanuc controls (ISO format)
Work on 2 to 5 Axis CNC machines
Interpret and work from engineering drawings
Flexibly operate more than one machine where required
Achieve set production times and quality targets
(Desirable) Use of CMM for measurement and inspectionEssential Requirements:

Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years' experience as a CNC Machinist
Experience with 2 to 5 Axis machining
Strong understanding of engineering drawings
Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working under guidance
Effective verbal and written communication skillsDesirable Experience:

Exposure to both Milling and Turning
Familiarity with Mazatrol and Fanuc programming
CMM usage for quality controlWork Location:

On-site at our modern facility - no remote work.

Ready to bring your CNC expertise to a high-performance, forward-thinking engineering team? Apply now to join a company that invests in its people and technology

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