Machinist

CR_70 CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited; Baildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited in Shipley, West Yorkshire is seeking Machinists for our Machine Shop on a triple shift pattern. You will manufacture and inspect parts to drawings, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date. Reporting to the Machine Shop Team Leader, you will set and operate machine tools, replace cutting tools, and support apprentices. Experience with non-conformance investigations (5Y/8D) is valued. Knowledge of Mazak, Heidenhain or Fanuc controls is desirable.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained engineer (NVQ3 or equivalent) preferred.
• Mechanical and technical flexibility to work unsupervised.
• Experience with Mazak/Heidenhain/Fanuc controls desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and inspect parts to drawings with accurate documentation.
• Audit areas to company standards; operate and set machinery safely.
• Replace and monitor cutting tools; communicate across shifts.
• Provide end-of-shift handovers; train apprentices and new staff.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations (5Y/8D) and document data.
• Operate machine tools to manufacture components meeting standards and ensure high machine efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing small batch complex components.

Skills

Machining

Inspection

Tool change

Communication

Handovers

Apprentice training

Non-conformance investigations

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Mazak controls

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

Job Description

We have a new vacancy for Machinists to join our Machine Shop team in Shipley, West Yorkshire working on a triple shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• The candidates will possess the ability to manufacture and inspect parts according to drawing requirements, while ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• The ideal candidates will work to audit areas to company standards to operate and set machinery safely and efficiently, and carry out operator tasks.
• The candidates should be capable of replacing and monitoring cutting tools, communicating effectively with colleagues across shifts, delivering thorough end‑of‑shift handovers, and providing on‑the‑job training to apprentices and new employees.
• The ideal candidates will have experience participating in non‑conformance investigations using techniques such as 5 Whys and 8 Disciplines (5Y/8D), and in documenting relevant data.
• Reporting to the Machine Shop Team Leader, the successful candidates will be responsible for operating machine tools to manufacture engineering components, ensuring all parts meet the required standards and specifications while maintaining high machine efficiency.
• The candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of manufacturing small batch complex components.

Qualifications

• The candidates should ideally be an apprentice‑trained engineer (NVQ3 or equivalent qualification minimum), with mechanical and technical flexibility enabling them to work unsupervised.
• Knowledge of Mazak, Heidenhain or Fanuc controls is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

The opportunity to build a career in a multi‑cultural environment, to be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance, and professional and personal development through training and work experiences. We have a strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees.