CNC Milling Machinist

Shipley

8 months ago

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Are you an experienced CNC Miller?

Are you looking for a role where you can grow and develop your skills?

If yes, this is the role for you!

Our client has an outstanding reputation for innovative technologies and delivering first-class quality assemblies and critical components for a number of industries including aerospace.

Due to growth and increased orders, they are now looking to recruit a CNC Miller for a weekday night shift, based at their manufacturing site in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Our client is looking for a CNC Miller, there will be an opportunity to upskill to become a multi-skilled CNC Machinist.

The purpose of the role will be to machine precision components to specification ensuring a 'right first time' approach to exceed customer expectations.

What's in it for you?

£40,560 per annum DOE inc of shift allowance for nights
Permanent
40 hours per week, flexible start and finish between 4:30pm/5:30am over Monday to Thursday.
32 days holiday, inclusive of public holidays, pro rata
Free Parking
Uniform

The Role
Working from drawings and instructions to machine first off's
Setting and operating a range of DMG Mori Seiki machines, with Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain controls
Quality checking parts using Mitutoyo CMM
Contributing to lean manufacturing and delivering operational efficiencies within their cell
Reporting any non-conformance and support the quality department when investigating the root cause
Working on batches of 50-110 plus
Working to tight tolerances (Microns)
Machining Aluminium, Inconel, Titanium and Steel

The Candidate
You will hold an Engineering Qualification and have significant experience in CNC Machining
Ability to work from Engineering drawings
Passionate about working to 'right first time' standards
Experience of CNC milling
Ability to work in a positive/collaborative culture where continuous improvement is paramount.

For an immediate interview, apply today

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