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Cnc Machinist

South Wigston
1 week ago
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CNC Machinists required in South Leicester. CNC Millers, Grinders, EDM all required.

3 x shifts (no weekends), days whilst training. 37 hours per week £17.79 per hour inc shift allowance, Bonus, Overtime available.

We have recruited for this growing Manufacturer of components for the aerospace and power generation industries for over 20 years. They have a very professional reputation offering great working conditions and future prospects.

CNC Machinist role:

To operate CNC Machines in line with workload requirements, ensuring that all parts are machined to meet customer requirements and strict quality standards.

Requirements for CNC Machinist:

  • Previous experience in CNC milling or grinding / EDM operations.

  • Experience within an Aerospace sector is advantageous.

  • Ability to read engineering drawings

  • Able to self-inspect own parts using manual measuring equipment

  • Experience of using machinery is advantageous.

    CNC Machinist Responsibilities:

    · Ensuring that parts are machined in accordance with the agreed method specification

    · Attain machine setting skills to enable machine set ups in line with Company requirements.

    · Understanding of engineering drawings, ensuring that fixtures are correctly aligned

    · Inspecting parts in line with quality procedures and taking any necessary, approved, action to resolve quality issues

    · Operating CMM machines to support inspection requirement

    · Consistently achieving all targets (production, quality, housekeeping etc), as set by the Cell Manager

    · Adherence to all company policy’s and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety

    Hours

    37-hours per week - 3 shift pattern (morning, afternoon and night rotation)

    Morning Hours
    05:45 - 13:45 Monday - Thursday
    05:45 - 10:45 Friday

    Afternoon Hours
    13:45 - 21:45 Monday - Thursday
    10:45 - 15:45 Friday

    Night Hours
    21:45 - 05:45 Monday - Thursday
    15:45 - 20:45 Friday

    Holidays

    26 days floating + 7 statutory days

    Overtime

    Overtime available and paid in line with agreed rates

    Please note: This company cannot support sponsorship at this time. Applicants must have proof of Right to Work in the UK

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