CNC Machinist

A great opportunity has arisen for a machinist to join a leading manufacturer who supply solutions to the oil & gas and offshore industry.

Job Description:

• Set up, program and operate CNC Mazak machining centres.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tolerances
• Manufacture of components using manual milling machine and manual lathe to required quality standards
• Competent in the use of precision measuring devices
• Complete Quality documentation (NCR, ECN etc.)
• Carry out standard machine maintenance
• Capable of working with limited supervision
• Willing to undertake flexible working hours (may include overtime, shift work, ad hoc)
• Carry out job tasks safely using good working practices
• Always ensure good housekeeping.
• Other duties to support the business operations as assigned
• To manufacture components and parts, generally from aluminium, stainless steel and plastics, in accordance with drawings, technical specifications and tolerances.
• To setup & operate manual and CNC milling machine and manual lathe including planning a sequence of operations to allow efficient manufacture.
• Support LEAN activities within the machine shop to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize waste during the manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback on improvements to design and machine shop equipment to support efficient manufacture of components.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Apprentice trained in machine tools.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Operate manual milling machine to manufacture components.
• Operate manual lathe to manufacture components to quality requirements.
• Proficient in MAZATROL
• Program and operate Mazak CNC milling machines.
• Use precision measuring equipment.
• Program and operate Mazak CNC Lathe
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Must be hard working, able to work under pressure.
• Working knowledge of standard measurements, such as those used for threads and tapers, and a good understanding of the working qualities of various metals and plastics.

Additional Details:

• 37 hours per week – 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am to 4pm Fri (flexi-time is available)
• 25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays
• Overtime – time and a half Mon-Sat and double time Sunday
• 5% pension
• Private healthcare
• 2 x base salary life insurance