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CNC Machinist

Rochford
4 weeks ago
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CNC Machinist/Setter (Turner)

Job Type: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Rochford, Essex

Salary: £30k-£38k

Sector: Aerospace

We have an excellent opportunity for a CNC Machinist and Setter. We are looking for an experience CNC Turner to join our growing team in a high-precision aerospace environment. As a key supplier to aerospace industry, we manufacture range a product, working with high tolerance components using CNC machines with Fanuc, Seiki and Heidenheim control. You would be reporting into the Production Manager, with potential for development into Team Lead position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will strive for efficient running of CNC Turning Machines, Lathes, Turning Mills, Bar Feeders.
Responsible for running and setting CNC Machines and work with machines including Doosan, Hardinge, Mori and Star.
To maintain quality control within the manufacturing process, in line with business standards and customer requirements.
Aerospace manufacturing, working with all material from Aluminium, stainless steels, and Inconel
Work collaboratively to meet production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

Minimum of 2 years' experience setting and operating CNC turning machines with programming within a high precision manufacturing environment (desirable)
Set and run Fixed Head/Sliding Head CNC Turning Machines, with Fanuc and Seiki controls.
Strong mechanical knowledge, including familiarity with hand tools and machining processes.
Experience with Bar Feed Machines
Able to set and run Twin Spindle Twin Turret Machines (optional)
Able to read engineering drawings
Skilled in working to tight tolerances across a range of materials
Proactive, dependable, and capable of working independently.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Additional Information:

Salary £30k to £38,500 dependent on experience
16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, and Christmas Closure
Working hours Monday to Thursday (Apply online only); 37-hour week - Overtime Available
Paid 20th of each month

Benefits Of The Role:

Pension Plan
Health Cash Plan
Life Insurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Scheme, including GP anywhere across 24 hours
Shopping Voucher Discounts.

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the CNC Machinist role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed)

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