CNC Machinist

Advanced Resource Managers; Ampthill; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ARM International is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for its defence and aerospace division in Ampthill, United Kingdom. You will operate, program, and maintain high-precision CNC turning machines in a fast-paced, R&D-oriented shop, and work with multi-axis milling centers to design and optimize machining processes.

You will mentor apprentices, collaborate with engineering and tooling suppliers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while applying Six Sigma and lean manufacturing

Competenze

• Experience with six sigma and lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Experience with Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens controls; edit CNC programs.
• Design machining processes and select and optimise tooling.
• Mentor apprentices and collaborate with engineering and tooling suppliers.

Mansioni

• Operate, program, and maintain high-precision CNC turning machines in an R&D-oriented shop.
• Work with multi-axis milling centres and design machining processes.
• Select and optimise tooling and oversee production of high-value, low-volume parts.
• Mentor apprentices and collaborate with engineering and tooling suppliers, driving continuous improvement.
• Machining experience across turning and milling operations; develop machining strategies for R&D, prototype, and low-volume parts.
• Produce accurate work instructions, process delineations, and change-order documentation.
• Implement corrective action plans and track effectiveness of process changes.

Conoscenze

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Machining experience

CNC turning

Programming

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Apprentice mentoring

Strumenti

Heidenheim controls

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you have experience of six sigma and lean manufacturing tools/techniques?

Do you have experience with Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens Controls?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the CNC Machinist, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Operate, program, and maintain high‑precision CNC Turning machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop
• Being comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres
• Design machining processes
• Select and optimise tooling
• Oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs
• Participates in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas
• Mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Machining experience
• Experience of 6 Sigma and lean manufacturing tools and techniques
• Programming, set‑up, and running of CNC lathes
• Skilled in using Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens controls; edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC machines to produce R&D and production component parts
• Making work offset, tooling, and program adjustments
• Working to specifications, procedures, and engineering drawings
• Inspecting produced parts using various measuring instruments and hand gauges, and interpret CMM inspection results
• Supporting the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design
• Using problem‑solving techniques to solve machining and process‑related issues
• Experience and/or transferable skills to support Turning and Milling operations
• Creating and refining machining strategies for R&D, prototype, and low‑volume production parts
• Producing accurate work instructions, process delineations, and change‑order documentation
• Implementing corrective action plans and track the effectiveness of process changes
• Coordinating with production planners to balance volume and turnaround requirements