Machinist — Precision Parts, Shift Work, Career Growth

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

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.