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CNC Machinist (Shift)

Staverton Bridge
3 weeks ago
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Currently Employing 75+ employees, Quickmach Engineering is a sub-contract engineering manufacturer, with a particular expertise in supplying intricate precision-machined components.

We are seeking skilled, time-served CNC Machinists with experience producing components to tight tolerances in Aerospace, Medical and Oil & Gas manufacturing environments.

We have vacancies covering Milling, Turning, Mill-Turning and Grinding.

Working Pattern: Mon-Thu: 15:45 - 01:15

Responsibilities

  • Programme, Set & Operate CNC Machines, producing precision components

  • Identify, suggest and implement process improvements

  • Read and interpret technical drawings for production

  • Obtain first-off inspections to ensure RFT targets are met

  • Self-inspection of produced components

  • Complete route and batch paperwork relating to components

    Requirements

  • Qualified and fully skilled engineer

  • Experience producing first-offs to drawing and specifications

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a CNC Programmer or Setter position

  • Full understanding of technical engineering drawings

  • Experience in producing batch work and one-off components

  • Experience in online programming is desirable

    Rewards and Benefits

    Successful candidates will be entitled to our extensive, and ever-growing, renumeration package which includes (but not limited to):

  • Competitive Pay Rates

  • Enhanced Shift Allowance

  • 37hr, 4-Day Working Week

  • Monthly Attendance Bonuses

  • Monthly Individual Performance Bonuses

  • Monthly Company-wide performance Bonuses

  • 33 Days Annual Leave, with the option to purchase additional.

  • Death in Service

  • Length of Service Enhance Pension Contributions

  • Regular Overtime, at enhanced rates

  • Access to our range of discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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