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Cnc Miller

Wakefield
3 weeks ago
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Optimise by Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading engineering and manufacturing businesses in our area.Who produce large components for Various industries including Aerospace and Nuclear

They are looking for CNC Machinists to join their team on a full time and permanent basis, Joining a team of long servers and some highly skilled Engineers, the successful person will work on large one off jobs and components. Manufacturing a range of components for use in mining, Materials handling and Lifting equipment.

Overtime available paid at enhanced rates

Duties

  • Set up and operate CNC machines to perform precision machining operations

  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine machining operations

  • Select and use appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, and tooling for each job

  • Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency

  • Make adjustments to machine settings as needed to maintain proper dimensions and tolerances

  • Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality

  • Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance

  • Experience working in a jobbing shop environment

  • Familiarity with Fanuc controls

  • Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining principles

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

  • Machine forgings and tooling to specified drawings across both manual and CNC machining centres. The parts machined feed both the commercial and aerospace markets.

  • H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety).

  • Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified; for example: Hoist Crane.

  • Maintain a high standard of workplace housekeeping (5s Duties)

  • Ensure ALL Quality procedures and processes are followed.

  • Machine parts to drawing.

  • Use measuring equipment (Micrometers, Vernier, Wall Thickness Meter, Surface Roughness gauge).

  • Material Movements.

    Essential

  • Machining working under +/-.025

  • Manual Milling/Turning Experience

  • CNC Milling/Turning Experience

  • Understanding of Siemens and Fanuc CNC Controls

  • Good communication skills

  • Part programming an advantage

  • Flexibility

    Knowledge

    Apprentice trained – Mechanical Manufacturing or equivalent (desirable)

    Forklift License to RTITB/ITSSAR or any other national accredited qualification– Advantage

    Overhead Crane/Lifting Certification – Advantage

    Personal Qualities

    Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.

    Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.

    Logical and analytical.

    Can-do attitude, self-motivated.

    Flexible.

    Good communication skills written and oral.

    Innovative, Resilient and Confident.

    Promote and embrace change.

    Continuous Improvement.

    Want to speak to an expert recruiter? Who can advise you on all things engineering and manufacturing in our area?

    Please submit a CV for a confidential conversation, We want to know exactly what ticks your boxes so we can give you options on which role and company we have at the moment is right for you

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