CNC Engineer

Gregory-Martin International; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Job summary

Gregory-Martin International is seeking a skilled CNC Engineer to join our Essex-based team. The role involves setting and running CNC and 2nd operation machines, with a focus on aerospace components.

A strong ability to read micrometres and work to tight tolerances, plus interpreting drawings and measurements, is essential. We offer a 37-hour week, four days Monday-Thursday, and a benefits package including Pension, Health Cash Plan, and Life Assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace engineering and ability to interpret drawings.
• Read micrometres and measure to tight tolerances with accuracy.
• Set and run CNC machines including lathes and manual machines.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC machines, lathes and manual machines.
• Operate 2nd operation machines safely and perform part inspection.
• Read micrometres and measure to tight tolerances.
• Maintain tool and machine efficiency to meet KPIs.
• Ensure a safe, clean working environment and PPE use.

Skills

Aerospace standards

Set and run CNC

Micrometre reading

Tight tolerances

Drawings interpretation

Team player

Tools

CNC machines

2nd operation machines

Centreless grinding (learning)

Job description

Skilled CNC Engineer

Location - Essex

Salary: up to £37,000, 37 hour week, plus many benefits including Pension , Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance

Working a 4 day week - Monday to Thursday - 37 hours.

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Engineer, willing to develop their skills and learn centreless grinding as part of their daily role. The candidate must be experience in engineering, and the aerospace sector and will be required to set and run a variety of CNC and 2nd operation machine tools

If you have any experience on grinding this is desirable, but most important skills are being able to read micrometre to small microns, working to tight tolerances and skilled engineer with some knowledge of setting CNC machines. You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge of interpreting drawings and measurement skills.

CORE SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES NEEDED:

• Strong understanding of aerospace standards.


• Set and run CNC machines, lathes and manual machines


• Work confidently with material from Aluminium, stainless steels and Inconel.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.


• Measurement skills - proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances.


• Team Player and communicate with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company's policies and goals


• Attention to detail, including numeracy, and quality performance.

PURPOSE OF CNC ENGINEERS ROLE:

• Adaptive CNC Engineer willing to learn and develop on grinding.


• Operate 2nd Operations machines safely as required - Thread-rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers and deburrers.


• Confidently read and measure using micrometre to tight tolerances.


• Experience operating Grinders (desirable)


• Carry out first-off and job run inspection of parts.


• Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform role.


• Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of machined parts.


• Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager.


• Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).


• Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures.


• Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.


• Ensure a safe and clean working environment is always maintained.

Keywords - CNC, Grinding, Centreless Grinding, Aerospace, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Inconel, Technical Drawings