CNC Machinist (Miller)

Gardner Aerospace Operations UK Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Basildon seeks an experienced CNC Machinist (Miller) to produce precision components. The role requires competence in setting and operating CNC machines, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must be skilled CNC setter/operators with experience in an aerospace environment. Competitive pay, shift allowances, and pension benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Shift allowance

Overtime available

Pension

Holidays

Long Service awards

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Fully skilled time served CNC setter/operator with required certificates.
• Experience of milling machines, able to work to tight tolerances.
• Ability to support energy reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, high quality components using CNC machines.
• Clean and maintain CNC machine and associated equipment.
• Quality check all finished jobs.

Skills

CNC setting/operator skills

Experience with milling machines (3 & 5 Axis)

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Experience in aerospace manufacturing environment

Ability to use a variety of measuring equipment

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Good practical skills

Ability to follow written instructions

Teamwork skills

Safety awareness

Excellent hand-to-eye coordination

Normal colour vision

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a CNC Machinist (Miller) to work in a busy manufacturing environment.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00; Friday 07:30-12:30.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Shift allowance
• Overtime available
• Pension
• Holidays
• Long Service awards
• Death in Service

Purpose of role and key accountabilities

To produce precision components from drawings using CNC machines.

• Produce accurate, high quality components with maximum efficiency
• Competently set and operate CNC machines
• Work to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standard
• To work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Quality check all finished jobs
• Clean and maintain CNC machine and all associated equipment and machine area
• Working to ISO 50001/14001/45001/9001 standards
• Commitment to continual improvement in manufacturing, quality, health, safety environmental, energy and sustainability management
• As part of your role you will be asked to support the Energy team and consider energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role leading to continuous improvement

Core skills/attributes needed

• Fully skilled time served CNC setter/operator (certificates required)
• Experience of milling machines - 3 & 5 Axis
• Able to interpret engineering drawings
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Able to use a wide variety of measuring equipment
• Computer literate
• Be able to concentrate to enable quality finished components
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Able to apply good practical skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Able to work safely
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination
• Normal colour vision