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EDM Machinist

Birmingham
2 weeks ago
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Night Shift

40 hours per week - flexible 10 hours/day for 4 nights or 8 hours over 5 nights
Shift allowance is 20% on rate of pay

Wire Erosion Machinist – Competitive Salary + Benefits – Birmingham, B29

The Role

Have you got a passion for Wire EDM, Setting Programming, with a solid background in the manufacturing, engineering or aerospace sector? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a leader in Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), spark erosion, wire erosion, and wire EDM, looking to appoint an experienced Wire Erosion machinist. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our operation, utilizing Numeric Controlled Electro Discharge Machines (Wire EDM) to craft high-quality aerospace components in adherence with approved data card instructions.

This is a really exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious EDM operator to further their career within a leading EDM company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a positive and proactive approach for blue chip companies such as Roll Royce and Colins aerospace.

  • Perform Wire EDM operations using a Swiss built EDM Charmilles machines and Japanese built Sodick machines – including CMM and other inspection equipment.

    The Company

    The UK's leading group of EDM specialists. Established in 1978, have grown to become one of the top providers of EDM services in the UK. They serve a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, and nuclear sectors.

    The Benefits

  • Between £18-20p/h plus 20% shift allowance

  • 25 days holiday.

  • Pension

  • Bonus up to 10%

    The Person

  • Proven experience in wire EDM engineering/programming.

  • Good understanding of the quality tools required.

  • Take a risk managed approach to improvement.

  • Have the desire to improve the effectiveness of procedures and systems.

    If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more

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