Cnc Machinist

Food Careers Limited; Liss; On-site; GBP 37,500 - 51,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Critical Illness cover

Annual pay reviews

5-weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Food Careers Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Workshop Technician / Machinist / CNC Programmer / CNC Setter / Turner to join a busy modern workshop. You will work on Mazak turning machines and contribute to the production of high-value components for diverse industries.

The role involves programming, setting, and operating machines, with milling, turning and EDM capabilities. Reading drawings, maintaining quality and embracing overtime are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Strong programming and operating knowledge of Mazak Mazatrol Turning machines.
• Experience with live tooling is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate Mazak Turning machines to produce precision components.
• Perform milling, turning and EDM operations as required.
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain CNC machines and ensure efficient use of materials.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC programming

Mazak Mazatrol

Live tooling experience

Machining metals

Machining plastics

Education

Apprentice trained

Job description

Overview

Workshop Technician / Machinist / CNC Programmer / CNC Setter / Turner

Salary range 37,500 pa - 51,500 pa (dependent upon experience) + Benefits + Lots of Overtime available

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Turner to join a major supplier of high value capital equipment and engineering services to Manufacturing, Industrial, Scientific, Defence and Space Exploration industries. Operating from a modern site and leading-edge workshop, the company operate the latest Mazak machines.

The Role

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Week 1: 13:30 to 22:15 Monday to Thursday, 13:30 to 18:00 on Friday. Week 2: 06:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday.

Producing parts for bespoke specialist machinery for global customers, the CNC Workshop Technician / Machinist will program and operate a variety of lathes including machines with live tooling. This includes Milling, Turning, Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM).

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the appointed individual will be required to program, set and operate Mazak Turning Machines used to produce precision components for Machinery within Scientific, Space Exploration, Manufacturing, and other industries.

Other duties will include:

• Performing routine quality checks to ensure all work carried out meets required standards.
• Completing maintenance tasks on CNC Machines to ensure they operate efficiently.
• Ensuring efficient use of materials such as Stainless, Aluminium and Plastic.

The Person

• Suitable applicants will be apprentice trained and should be able to demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings and work to fine tolerances.
• They must also possess strong programming and operating knowledge of Mazak Mazatrol Turning machines.
• Experience of live tooling desirable but not essential.
• Experience of machining a variety of metals and plastics.
• Takes pride in the quality of work they deliver, extending to keeping a clean and tidy work environment.
• Candidates with CAD CAM software experience for 3D milling would be desirable, but not essential.

Salary and Benefits Package

• Salary range 37,500 pa - 51,500 pa inclusive of shift allowance + Overtime + Benefits
• Bonus based on company performance
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• 5-weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Paid overtime (lots of overtime available to boost base salary)
• Critical Illness cover
• Annual pay reviews
• Pension
• Possible International Travel
• Opportunities to learn and progress

This vacancy is commutable from Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Alresford, Alton, Liphook, Guildford, Crawley, Midhurst, Billinghurst, Pulborough, Horsham, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Crowborough, Uckfield, Lewes, Brighton, Worthing, Bognor Regis. Ref: 3579