Machine Shop Technician / CNC Machinist

NES Fircroft; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Machine Shop Technician/CNC Machinist to join their dynamic team. This role involves machining AM components for the gas turbine and aerospace sectors, utilizing both CNC and manual tools. You will be responsible for setting and operating advanced CNC machines while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. This temporary position offers potential for permanent placement as the company anticipates significant growth. If you have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Paid Breaks

Flexible Working Hours

Market-Leading Benefits Package

Visa and Work Permit Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of machine shop experience and engineering apprenticeship required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines for gas turbine components.
• Interpret engineering drawings for programming and setting machines.

Skills

CNC Machining

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Team Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

5S and FOD Adherence

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

5+ Years Machine Shop Experience

Tools

DMG 5 Axis CNC Mill

2 Axis CNC Lathe

840D Controllers

Job description

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Machine Shop Technician / CNC Machinist for our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology.

Machine Shop Technician

12 month contract
Worcester

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a machine shop technician, you will be responsible for machining a wide range of AM components for the gas turbine and Aerospace industry. This will include milling/turning using both CNC and manual machine tools, inspection of parts to conform with engineering drawings. Working as part of a team to ensure H S, quality and production targets are met.

This will be a temporary role initially to cover maternity leave, but potential to lead to a permanent role due to forecast growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

1. Your prime role will be setting and operating a DMG 5 axis CNC mill and 2 axis CNC lathe.
2. It is expected that you will develop and share best practices with team members to enhance quality and efficiency.
3. Interpreting engineering drawings to enable programming and setting of machines to produce new product components.
4. Be a keen lead in 5S and FOD adherence.
5. With exceptional growth coming in the next two years, it is likely that you will become involved with many other activities that the Operations department support and deliver.

What You Bring

1. Positive CAN-DO Attitude.
2. Good organisational skills and the ability to work well with others to achieve shared goals.
3. High energy level and able to work flexible hours.
4. Able to motivate and develop partners to meet performance requirements.
5. An Engineering apprenticeship and/or minimum 5 years Machine shop experience.
6. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are essential.
7. Strong mindset for continuous improvement.
8. Experience in using and programming 840D controllers or similar an advantage but not essential.

About the Team

You will be working alongside a variety of skill levels ranging from apprentices to experienced, skilled operators and setters. You will also work closely with other MSL teams to ensure all procedures and customer requirements are met.

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to £36k PA
• 37.5 Hrs per week, 07.00 – 15.00
• Two paid 15 minute breaks, 1 unpaid 30 minute break

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.