Machinist

Hayley 247 Engineering Services Limited; Tipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Matched Pension

Holidays

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Cash health care scheme

Job summary

Hayley 24/7 Engineering in Dudley is seeking a skilled Machinist with a strong turning background to join our busy Machine Shop team. You will produce high-quality machined components from raw materials using CNC lathes, interpret drawings, set up tooling, and prove programs to achieve tight tolerances.

We value experience with ProtoTRAK XYZ and Siemens controls, a proactive approach to quality, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in turning and CNC machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, speeds, feeds and material removal.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and CNC programmes.
• Set up, operate and adjust machine tools to produce components to specification.
• Create, prove and edit CNC programmes where required.
• Measure and inspect completed components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Make adjustments to machinery and programmes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Skills

Turning

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

ProtoTRAK XYZ

Siemens controls

CNC turning centres

Job description

Machinist

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Company Benefits: 5% Matched Pension, Holidays, 25 plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Cash health care scheme - Paycare, Birthday Vouchers, Employee Assistant Programme, Branded Uniform, Free parking and Free tea & coffee!

Join Hayley 24/7 Engineering

At Hayley 24/7 Engineering, we pride ourselves on being a fast and effective provider of mechanical engineering solutions to customers across all industry sectors.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Machinist with a strong turning background to join our busy and expanding Machine Shop team in Dudley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who enjoys working with precision components, solving technical challenges, and contributing to a high-quality manufacturing environment.

As our Machinist you will be reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will be responsible for producing high-quality machined components from raw materials using a variety of machining processes.

The successful candidate will have experience setting up, operating, programming and proving CNC machinery, with particular emphasis on turning operations.

Experience with ProtoTRAK XYZ and Siemens controls is highly desirable.

As our Machinist you will:

• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and CNC programmes.
• Set up, operate and adjust machine tools to produce components to specification.
• Create, prove and edit CNC programmes where required.
• Measure and inspect completed components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Make adjustments to machinery and programmes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Support workshop activities relating to quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist in solving engineering and manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure all relevant documentation, drawings and quality records are completed and maintained.

About You

We're looking for a motivated machinist who can demonstrate:

• Proven machining experience with a strong bias towards turning.
• Experience working with CNC machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of machining principles including speeds, feeds, angles, tapers and material removal.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of common engineering materials and their machining characteristics.
• Ability to work from instruction as well as using your own initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience using ProtoTRAK XYZ controls.
• Experience with Siemens-controlled machinery.
• Health & Safety, Quality or Environmental training.
• Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or related manufacturing background.