CNC Machinist & Toolmaker

Wise Employment; Hemerdon; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Plymouth is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist (Toolmaker) for a permanent position. The role offers a salary of £33,462 per annum with a 36-hour work week. Candidates should have a strong manufacturing background and at least 5 years of experience in Toolmaking, including knowledge of CNC machining and precision engineering principles. The successful applicant will be responsible for programming and operating CNC machines, ensuring all components meet strict tolerances and specifications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a Toolmaking role.
• Experience in a precision engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC machines for manufacturing components.
• Use inspection equipment to ensure adherence to tolerances.
• Check own work and finish work using manual machinery if necessary.

Skills

Engineering Manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Working to tight tolerances

Knowledge of geometric tolerances

Grinding

Turning

Tools

XYZ Prototrak

LPM CNC

Job description

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for an exciting permanent opportunity for a CNC Machinist (Toolmaker)for a well-established and reputable company based in Plymouth

Due to continued growth and investment, we are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist (Toolmaker) for a permanent role offering a salary of £33,462 per annum. This will be working 36 hours per week (either Monday to Thursday or Tiesday to Friday so a 4 day working week).

You will need to have a strong background in Engineering Manufacturing as essential and preferably at least 5 years' experience within a Toolmaking role. You will be required to have experience within a precision engineering environment and be able to read and interpret engineering drawings along with customer specifications ensuring that all components are within specified tolerances.

You will need to have experience of working to tight tolerances and a good comprehension of geometric tolerances and symbols. A knowledge of grinding and turning would be advantageous.

As a CNC Machinist (Toolmaker) you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating a number of XYZ Prototrak and LPM CNC Machinist on milling machines to manufacture low volume and one-off components in a variety of materials.

You will need to use inspection equipment to ensure that all sizes, geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements are adhered to. You will be required to be able to check your own work also and possess a strong knowledge of Health and Safety procedures to use manual machinery to finish work off if required.

This role is to start as soon as possible after an interview process, so if you are keen on progressing your career for a long - standing and reputable company, then please apply via the job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth