Cnc Programmer

Kinetic Plc; Templetown; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution 3%

Overtime rates applicable

Cycle to Work Scheme

Radius Allowance based on commute

Death in Service Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Consett is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer to join its repair and manufacturing operation. You will program and operate Mazak CNC machinery, ensuring components meet drawings and tight tolerances for on-time delivery.

The role requires time-served experience, strong turning and milling skills, and the ability to read complex engineering drawings. You’ll work within a production team on various Mazak machines and contribute to quality and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Time-served CNC Turner with Mazak experience
• Programming Mazak CNC machinery experience
• Experience in engineering/production environments
• Strong CNC turning and milling experience
• Experience to tight engineering tolerances
• Confident reading and interpreting drawings
• Understanding of metric/imperial measurements
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances (advantageous)
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Flexible and able to respond to changing production priorities
• Ability to work under pressure to meet delivery targets

Responsibilities

• Programme and operate Mazak CNC machinery within the machine shop
• Work with Mazak 200Y, Mazak 300Y and Mazak J300 5-axis turn/mill centres
• Produce components to engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Complete machining within agreed production deadlines
• Undertake turning and milling operations to required tolerances
• Machine components to general tolerances of approximately +/-0.1mm
• Complete final machining to tighter tolerances, including 0.02mm where required
• Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings
• Use metric and imperial measurements as required
• Apply knowledge of tolerances and, where applicable, geometric tolerances
• Maintain a high standard of quality throughout the machining process
• Work flexibly to meet customer delivery requirements, including breakdown situations
• Work effectively as part of the production team

Skills

CNC turning

Mazak programming

5-axis machining

Reading drawings

Tools

Mazak CNC machinery

Job description

We're currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Programmer to join a repair and manufacturing business based in Consett. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served CNC Turner with Mazak programming experience to join the production team and provide support within the CNC machine shop, operating and programming Mazak 200Y, Mazak 300Y and Mazak J300 5-axis turn/mill centres. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality components to drawing and instruction, working to tight tolerances and agreed production deadlines.

Package

• £31,746.00 - £33,862.40 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• 25% shift premium after successful completion of probationary period
• 3% company pension contribution
• Overtime rates applicable
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Radius Allowance based on commute to work miles
• Death in Service Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance

Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 06:00 until 14:00 Friday 06:00 until 13:30

Back Shift - Monday to Wednesday 13:45 until 23:45 Thursday 13:45 until 22:45

Responsibilities

• Programme and operate Mazak CNC machinery within the machine shop
• Work with Mazak 200Y, Mazak 300Y and Mazak J300 5-axis turn/mill centres
• Produce components to engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Complete machining within agreed production deadlines
• Undertake turning and milling operations to the required tolerances
• Machine components to general tolerances of approximately +/-0.1mm
• Complete final machining to tighter tolerances, including 0.02mm where required
• Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings
• Use metric and imperial measurements as required
• Apply knowledge of tolerances and, where applicable, geometric tolerances
• Maintain a high standard of quality throughout the machining process
• Work flexibly to meet customer delivery requirements, including breakdown situations
• Work effectively as part of the production team

The Ideal Candidate

• Time-served CNC Turner
• Essential experience programming Mazak CNC machinery
• Experience working within an engineering or production environment
• Strong CNC turning and milling experience
• Experience working to tight engineering tolerances
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Good understanding of metric and imperial measurements
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances would be advantageous
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible approach to work and able to respond to changing production priorities
• Able to work effectively under pressure to meet customer delivery requirements