CNC Machinist

Sandvik Group; Neath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is looking for a skilled CNC Machinist in Neath. The role involves operating CNC machines, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have experience with CNC vertical milling machines, precision work, and familiarity with engineering drawings. Join a diverse workforce dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO9001 environment is a great advantage.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in CNC Programming.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machines (Milling or Turning).
• Monitoring the quality of components using CMM inspection.
• Performing daily routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Experience with CNC vertical milling machines

Fine tolerance and small batch precision work

Use of measuring equipment

CNC Programming

Knowledge of correct tools for application

Tools

Mastercam

OneCNC

Mazak

Mazatrol

Job description

Sandvik is a global, high-tech, engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

In our Additive Manufacturing business, we offer the widest alloy range of metal powders on the market, under the world-renowned Osprey brand as well as a Controlled Expansion (CE) Alloys product range.

We’re now looking for a CNC Machinist to join our Controlled Expansion Alloys Group.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a skilled and motivated CNC Machinist to join our team. You will have experience of working with CNC vertical milling machines, experience with fine tolerance and small batch precision work, and experience of 4th axis. The ability to use a range of measuring equipment, micrometers, vernier gauges, pin gauges and of working in a ISO9001 environment will be a great advantage. Experience in Mastercam and OneCNC programming with Mazak and Mazatrol would also be desirable.

This role is based at our manufacturing site in Neath and is on a 3-shift working pattern, 5 days per week, mornings, afternoons and nights.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and Operating CNC machines (Milling or Turning) to the standard set and run times.
• Interpret drawings and use initiative in deciding tooling selection and the method of manufacture.
• Monitor the quality of components using a wide range of equipment including CMM inspection and complete departmental quality documentation.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Know how to use holding, clamping and fixture devices. Whilst maintaining complete accuracy to the drawings and tolerances.
• Experience in CNC Programming
• Knowledge of correct tools for the application.
• Ensuring all machines are running safely and abiding by good health and safety practice.
• Ensuring that the correct material is selected per the work order record and that it is identified correctly.
• To perform daily routine maintenance as required on equipment and report any issues.
• To work in a safe manner and to ensure that equipment is in a safe condition to operate.

Be unique, we like it that way! We want to attract, develop and maintain the best people from all walks of life, and so we embrace a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business and our customers.