Machinist III

Hale Hamilton; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Employer and employee

Excellent holiday entitlement (5 weeks

Medical insurance

4 day working week

Employee benefits portal

Social club

Job summary

CIRCOR International is seeking a Machinist for our Uxbridge site to operate and set up CNC machining centres, ensuring high precision parts for diverse applications. You will interpret drawings, manage tooling and offsets, and conduct in-process inspections.

The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, experience with multi-axis machines (Matsuura a plus), and the ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Significant experience operating and setting CNC machining centres (multi-axis, Matsuura a strong plus).
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in precision measurement and inspection techniques.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal machining centres to produce precision components.
• Load CNC programmes, set tool offsets and datums, verify machine readiness.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and process docs.
• Select, install and maintain cutting tools, fixtures and workholding devices.
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances using various materials.
• Perform in-process and final inspections with precision measuring equipment.
• Make programme edits, tooling adjustments and offset corrections.

Skills

CNC machining centres

Multi-axis machines

Matsuura experience

GD&T

Engineering apprenticeship

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

CIRCOR International (NYSE – CIR) is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defence markets. The company has a product portfolio of market leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Circor has facilities in USA, Germany, France, UK (incl. Hale Hamilton), China, Morocco, UAE, Malaysia and India, has approximate annual sales of $800 million, 3200 employees and serves 14000 customers across approximately 100 countries.

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Industrial and Maritime Division, is a leading manufacturer of pressure and flow control solutions for application on various Submarine and Surface Ship platforms and for applications in Industrial segments such as Renewable Energy, Industrial Gas and Power.

For our location in Uxbridge, in the Greater London area, we are looking for a Machinist.

Your responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC horizontal machining centres, including pallet-changing and multi-axis machines, to produce high-quality precision components


• Load CNC programmes, set tool offsets and datums, and verify machine readiness prior to production


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, GD&T requirements, and process documentation


• Select, install and maintain cutting tools, fixtures and workholding devices to ensure efficient machining operations


• Manufacture components to tight tolerances using a variety of materials


• Perform in-process and final inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment.


• Make programme edits, tooling adjustments and offset corrections as required


• Monitor machine performance, identify issues and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and maintain quality standards


• Carry out routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment in line with 5S principles


• Adhere to all health, safety, quality and company procedures


• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification


• Significant experience operating and setting CNC machining centres (experience with multi-axis and Matsuura is a strong plus), ideally within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment


• Excellent mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in precision measurement and inspection techniques


• Experience making programme edits and machining adjustments; CNC programming knowledge would be advantageous


• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement


• 4 day working week with Fridays off (37,5 hours per week)


• Pension: Employer’s & Employee’s contribution


• Employer-only option salary exchange


• Generous holiday equivalent to 5 weeks holiday


• Medical insurance with an option to include as a payroll benefit


• A culture calendar to celebrate events


• Birthday lunch every month hosted by our Managing Director


• Employee benefits portal with discounts on many products


• Active social club – with regular events