CNC Machinist

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Overview
We are a small sub-contract machine shop operating in the Motorsport, Aerospace, Food, and Science industries. We are currently seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in operating Hurco mills or Doosan lathes and capable of working within a small team. Training and support can be provided for offline softwares such as GibbsCam and NCG Cam.

Responsibilities

  • Program, Set up and operate CNC mills or lathes to produce parts as per specifications

  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the efficient flow of production

  • Perform quality checks to ensure parts meet the required specifications

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment

  • Ability to work on small quantities from x1offs using a wide selection of materials from plastics through to Inconnel

    Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a CNC Machinist or similar role

  • Proficiency in operating Hurco mills or Doosan lathes

  • Familiarity with offline software such as GibbsCam and NCG Cam is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow blueprints and technical drawings

  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment

    Day-to-day

  • Setting up CNC machines for production runs

  • Operating and monitoring CNC machines

  • Conducting quality checks on finished parts

  • Collaborating with team members to ensure smooth production flow

    Package
    40 hours/week which can be flexible. £15- £20/hour depending on experience, overtime when available is paid at time and a third of basic rate monthly pay with overtime paid 1 month in arrears 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

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