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This is an exciting time to join 3T Additive Manufacturing. Due to increasing demand from our customers we are expanding our CNC team.

Based at our manufacturing facility on Greenham Business Park, RG19 6HN you’ll be responsible for programming, setting and operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC milling machines, producing high end components to tight tolerances mainly within the Aerospace, Defence and Automotive industries.

This job would suit a competent 4 & 5 axis CNC machinist looking to develop into a programmer / / setter on 5 axis & Turning Centre CNC machines

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm

You will receive:

  • A competitive salary – we believe in offering a fair salary based on your skills and experience

  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

  • Private Healthcare

  • In-service Life Assurance benefit of x 4 salary

  • Career development

    Your role as a CNC Machine Operator:

  • Setting and operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC milling machines and Turning centres

  • Tool life management and sister tooling

  • Set up and run one off developments and associated batches

  • Assist in the definition of manufacturing and equipment requirements

  • Provide support for the introduction of new facilities and equipment

  • Support implementation and reporting of key projects or continuous improvement programmes

  • Maintain workshop and machine standards

    You will need to have:

  • Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience in operating 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machines

  • Capable of reading drawings and an understanding of General Dimensions and Tolerances

  • High level of precision and attention to detail in all tasks

    Who are 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd (3T AM)?

    3T AM, part of Beamit Group, is a market leader in Advanced Manufacturing, utilising additive manufacturing to produce high performance metallic components for household name companies across Aerospace, Defence, Space, Energy, and Industrial sectors.

    Help us to become NET ZERO!

    Our vision is to set the sustainable advanced manufacturing standard with an overall objective to become a net zero manufacturer by 2032. We have already taken our first step by switching over to sustainable energy and we are always encouraging our team to come up with creative ways to help us achieve our vision.

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