CNC Engineer

Gregory-Martin International; Sutton; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a skilled CNC Engineer in Essex to set and run CNC and 2nd operation machines, focusing on aerospace-grade components and tight tolerances.

You will read drawings, measure with a micrometre, and contribute to quality and on-time delivery, with pension and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing and precision machining.
• Able to read micrometre and work to tight tolerances.
• Skilled in setting CNC machines and second-operation tools.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with aluminium, stainless steel and Inconel.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC and 2nd operation machines.
• Carry out first-off and run inspections.
• Maintain safety and PPE compliance.
• Maintain machine efficiency to meet KPIs and on-time delivery.
• Reduce scrap and report efficiencies.
• Perform daily maintenance checks.
• Read micrometre to verify tolerances.

Skills

Aerospace standards

CNC set-up & operation

Materials: aluminium, stainless steel,

Interpreting drawings & specs

Micrometer measurement

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Centreless grinding equipment

Job description

Skilled CNC Engineer

Location - Essex

Salary: up to £35,000, 37‑hour week, plus many benefits including Pension, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance

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 experienced 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 being a 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 Engineer's 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

Skilled CNC Engineer