Development Machinist

Renishaw plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Stonehouse is looking for CNC machinists to join their low volume manufacturing team. The role involves setting and operating CNC machines, monitoring quality, and generating new part programs. Applicants should have completed an apprenticeship in CNC machining and possess a sound knowledge of manufacturing processes. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension and hybrid working options.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

24 hour fitness centres

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in setting and operating CNC machines.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing methodology for efficiency.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines to specified standards.
• Interpret drawings and select appropriate tooling.
• Monitor component quality using various inspection equipment.
• Generate new part programs using Gibbs CAM.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming knowledge (Gibbs CAM)

Quality monitoring

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

Apprenticeship in CNC machining

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

CMM inspection

Job description

Salary Up to GBP40,000 + 30% shift premium depending on experience

Location Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

We are currently recruiting for a number for CNC machinists within Low Volume Manufacturing working a 3 shift pattern (6am 2pm, 2pm 10pm & 10pm 6am). The purpose of the role is to provide additional programming, setting and operating resource to support the increased production demand of specials and low volume production parts.

Responsibilities

• Setting / Operating CNC machines (Milling or Turning) to the standard set and run times

• Interpret drawings and use initiative in deciding tooling selection and the method of manufacture

• Monitor the quality of components using a wide range of equipment including CMM inspection and complete departmental quality documentation

• Generate new component part programmes with the aid of Gibbs CAM programming software and subsequent prove out of new processes

Key requirements

• Applicants must have served an apprenticeship and have expertise in using a variety of CNC machine tools, including milling or turning

• A sound knowledge of manufacturing methodology to ensure that new processes are both capable and efficient.

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

• Good PC skills are essential

Desirable requirements

• A comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining with some programming knowledge is desirable.

• Experience using a variety of inspection methods including CMMs

• Expertise in the use of GibbsCam software would be desirable although full training will be provided for successful applicants

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter & York sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.