CNC Machinist: Setup, Programming & Apprentice Mentor

STATS Group; Kintore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

STATS Group in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a time-served machinist to set up and operate CNC machine tools, ensuring drawings and instructions are followed and safety standards are maintained.

You will work under the Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborate with the Manufacturing Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to training apprentices and maintaining material traceability for all components.

Qualifications

• Time served machinist with proven CNC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience operating CNC machine tools and using inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of carbide grades, feeds and speeds selection.
• Experience with offline programming in Autodesk Fusion or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machine tools.
• Ensure drawings and procedures are current before work.
• Handle materials and tools safely and maintain housekeeping.
• Operate safely following machine instructions and QHSE policies.
• Inspect completed components before release.
• Keep work area clean and wear safety equipment.
• Assist in training apprentices.
• Report environmental and health & safety issues.
• Maintain material certification and traceability.
• Mentor developing machinists within the team.

Skills

CNC setup & operation

Reading drawings/specifications

Inspection of components

Machining planning

Offline programming (Fusion)

Education

Time served machinist

Tools

Heidenhain Controls 530-415

MAZATROL

Fanuc

Siemens

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

STATS Group in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a time-served machinist to set up and operate CNC machine tools, ensuring drawings and instructions are followed and safety standards are maintained.

You will work under the Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborate with the Manufacturing Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to training apprentices and maintaining material traceability for all components.