Machinist

Crowncork; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CMbE in Shipley, West Yorkshire, is seeking machinists to join the machine shop on a triple shift pattern. You will operate machine tools to produce engineering components, inspect parts to drawing specifications, and support handovers between shifts while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates are apprentice-trained engineers (NVQ 3 or equivalent) with flexibility to work unsupervised and knowledge of Mazak/Heidenhain/Fanuc controls is desirable.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained engineer with NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification minimum.
• Strong ability to read drawings and manufacture to specification.
• Experience with setting and operating machine tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools to manufacture engineering components.
• Inspect parts against drawings and required standards.
• Replace and monitor cutting tools; perform handovers between shifts.
• Document results and support training of apprentices.

Skills

Machining

Inspection

Tooling

Drawing reading

Education

NVQ 3

Tools

Mazak controls

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

## MachinistApplylocations: Shipleytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 4, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100147**Job Description:**We have a new vacancy for a number of Machinists to join our Machine Shop team in Shipley, West Yorkshire working on the triple shift pattern.**About CMbE**CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.**Your mission in CMbE**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 6's 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.**About you**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. The candidates should ideally be an apprentice trained engineer (NVQ 3 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.**What CMbE Offers You*** The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees**Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!**