CNC Machinist

Forged Solutions Group; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 22%

24/6 operation

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group is seeking a Time Served CNC Machinist to work on forgings and tooling, using manual and CNC centres. You will read drawings and ensure parts meet specifications for aerospace and commercial sectors, with focus on quality and safety.

The role requires turning and CNC milling experience, knowledge of Fanuc controls, and strong attention to detail. Team-oriented with flexibility and good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical manufacturing or equivalent.
• Manual turning experience.
• CNC milling/turning experience.
• Understanding of Fanuc CNC controls.
• Good communication skills.
• Part programming an advantage.
• Flexibility.
• Windows based computer skills – Advantage.
• Experience with machining forgings – Advantage.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Machine forgings and tooling to drawings on manual and CNC centres.
• Produce parts for commercial and aerospace markets.
• Perform pre-shift H&S checks and maintain housekeeping (5S).
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and processes.
• Use measuring equipment (micrometers, vernier, wall thickness, surface roughness).
• Move materials safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team and work to deadlines.

Skills

Manual turning

CNC milling/turning

Fanuc controls

Programming

Communication

Flexibility

Windows skills

Forgings experience

Attention to detail

Education

Time served mechanical manufacturing or equivalent

Forklift license (RTITB/ITSSAR) – Advantage

Overhead Crane/Lifting Certification – Advantage

Job description

Job Summary

Time Served CNC Machinist. Machine forgings and tooling to specified drawings across both manual and CNC machining centres. The parts machined feed both the commercial and aerospace markets.

Key Objectives of the Role

• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety).
• Conduct any pre-shift H&S checks as specified; for example: Hoist Crane.
• Maintain a high standard of workplace housekeeping (5s Duties)
• Ensure ALL Quality procedures and processes are followed.
• Machine parts to drawing.
• Use measuring equipment (Micrometers, Vernier, Wall Thickness Meter, Surface Roughness gauge).
• Material Movements.

Essential

• Machining working under +/-.025
• Manual Turning Experience
• CNC Milling/Turning Experience
• Understanding of Fanuc CNC Controls
• Good communication skills
• Part programming an advantage
• Flexibility
• Windows based computer skills – Advantage
• Experience with machining Forgings – Advantage
• Attention to detail

Knowledge

• Time served Mechanical Manufacturing or equivalent
• Forklift License to RTITB/ITSSAR or any other national accredited qualification– Advantage
• Overhead Crane/Lifting Certification – Advantage

Personal Qualities

• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Logical and analytical.
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated.
• Flexible.
• Good communication skills written and oral.
• Innovative, Resilient and Confident.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement

Working Hours Summary

The Average Standard Hours worked per month are 182.6, approximately 42 hours per week. The role from time to time may require the working of longer hours and weekends. The current shift pattern is known as the 15s and attracts a shift premium of 22%. Historically we have worked a 24/6 operation.