CNC Turning Machinist

TN United Kingdom; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CNC Turning Machinist, where you will play a pivotal role in precision manufacturing for groundbreaking projects in the Nuclear Fusion Energy sector. This position offers the chance to work with advanced CNC machinery and collaborate with a talented team dedicated to pushing technological boundaries. You will be responsible for operating CNC lathes, improving processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-tech engineering environments is essential.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and risk assessments is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and manage production of high-standard components.
• Review engineering drawings and improve processes for productivity.

Skills

CNC Lathe Programming

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Process Improvement

Safety Compliance

Mechanical Solutions Development

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Equivalent Experience

Tools

DMG CLX-350

Mazak Quickturn 350

Siemens Control

Fanuc Controllers

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Job Details

• Job title: CNC Turning Machinist
• Job Type: Contract
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Start date: Immediate
• Duration: 12 months with possible extension
• Pay rate: Negotiable depending on skills and experience
• Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Are you an experienced CNC Turning Machinist looking to work on cutting-edge projects in the Nuclear Fusion Energy sector? Join UKAEA, the UK's leading authority on nuclear fusion, and be part of a team pushing technological boundaries to power the future.

About the Role

As a CNC Turning Machinist in the Manufacturing Specialists Team (MST), you will play a key role in precision manufacturing and technical development for UKAEA's projects. MST, part of the Engineering Installation Group (EIG) within IED, operates advanced CNC machining facilities to produce high-quality components for innovative applications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operate CNC Lathes: Manage CNC Lathes such as DMG CLX-350 (Siemens control) and Mazak Quickturn 350.
2. Technical Review & Process Improvement: Review engineering drawings and processes to improve productivity and ensure timely delivery.
3. Maintain Safety & Quality: Follow safety and quality standards, calibrate equipment, and report discrepancies.
4. Customer Liaison: Advise customers on processes to meet product specifications.
5. Production: Manufacture small batch, high-standard components within strict deadlines.
6. Continuous Learning: Develop new skills and stay updated with technological advances.
7. Promote Safety Culture: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a proactive safety environment.
8. Mechanical Solutions: Use CNC expertise to develop mechanical solutions for equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-tech engineering environments.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, risk assessments.
• Familiarity with materials, manufacturing techniques; nuclear industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in multi-axis CNC lathe programming, setting, and operation.
• Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and Mazak controllers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
• Understanding of relevant regulations and legislation.
• Awareness of other engineering disciplines.

Please note: Applicants must reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. VISA sponsorship is not available.

If interested, please click "apply now". We aim to respond to all applications; if you do not hear within 14 days, you have been unsuccessful.

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