CNC Machinist

Eaton; South Molton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up and operate turning and milling machines, producing parts from engineering drawings and following set procedures. The role requires inspecting first offs and final parts, adjusting offsets as needed, and ensuring parts meet tolerances.

You will work with the pre setter to prepare tooling, load tooling, check measurements with appropriate devices, and maintain machine TPM. Aerospace experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning and milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of COSHH and workplace safety procedures.
• Apprentice qualified or equivalent CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning and milling machines to part specifications.
• Review parts against drawings and adjust offsets to meet tolerances.
• Load tooling and verify first-off parts for accuracy.
• Maintain TPM and support lean improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with the pre setter to ensure proper tooling setup.

Skills

CNC Turning

Milling

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerancing

CNC measurement tools

CosHH

Apprentice qualified

Education

Apprentice Qualified or similarly experienced Machinist with CNC Turning and/or Milling experience

Tools

DNC link

CosHH knowledge

Job description

What You’ll Do

The CNC Machinist is accountable for setting and operating CNC turning and milling machines in order to produce parts to engineering technical drawings following set operating procedures. The ideal candidate will have the knowledge to review parts to ensure they comply with measurements on drawings and take remedial action as appropriate by adjusting offsets.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the pre setter to ensure tooling is set up correctly
• Set & Operate CNC machine to specific programme as per part number and work instruction sheet via utilisation of the DNC link (direct numerical control) on computer
• Load tooling as appropriate into CNC machine
• Check accuracy of first off
• Check accuracy of parts using appropriate measurement tools
• Take corrective action to rectify errors by offset adjustment on CNC machine
• Obtain & Maintain “A Stamp” Approval status for machines and processes
• Undertake inspection process of other team members work when required
• Work on own initiatives and resolve any issues or problems to company specific procedures
• Knowledge and application of lean principles/tools/5 S/seven wastes, participating in Kaizen events
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable working on different machines and assisting colleagues as required.
• Flexible in work patterns to meet business needs
• Maintain TPM on machines

Qualifications

Skills:

• Previous experience in setting and operating CNC Turning together with Milling and Mill/Turning Machines (this is advantageous to have both qualities)
• Competent in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and understanding of Geometric Tolerancing
• Proven competency in different engineering measurement tools / techniques
• Good level of computer literacy
• Experience in Aerospace Industry advantageous
• Experience of range of operating systems an advantage
• Worked on CNC Machines
• Knowledge of COSHH (forming part of EATON’s MESH procedure)
• Apprentice Qualified or similarly experienced Machinist with CNC Turning and/or Milling experience

Hours Of Work

• 2 week rotating shift pattern, 37 hours per week.
• Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm, Friday 6am to 11am.
• Monday to Thursday 2pm to 10pm, Friday 11am to 4pm.