Cnc Machinist

CNC Machinist £32,300 dependant on skill level Cambridgeshire, UK

The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a company dedicated to innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic production environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

As a CNC Machinist, you will be an integral part of our 3m3 Nuclear Production team. Your primary responsibility will be to operate various CNC machines and produce components with precision and accuracy. You will work in accordance with provided documentation, ensuring that the finished components meet geometric tolerances and acceptance criteria. Attention to detail and timely production are essential aspects of this role.

Once probation/training is successfully completed the working hours are 2-week rotational day/nights, 46 hours per week with a salary of £36,300- £37,500 once commencing the night shift and dependant on skill level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret the drawings or other work instructions with particular attention to the tolerances/surface finish requirements either alone or with others depending on the complexity.
• Assess, where required, the best/economical method of manufacture including tool selection either alone or with others depending on the complexity.
• Set up components and machine to correct dimensions/instructions as issued, ensuring throughout that necessary precautions have been taken to protect yourself and fellow workers from injury and the component and machine tool from damage.
• When complete and where required throughout the manufacturing cycle check the component is within the drawing requirements. Complete when necessary dimensional record sheets. If in doubt seek advice or bring to the attention of your Team/Shift Leader or Inspector.
• Ensure all sharp edges and burrs have been removed and where required identification markings replaced prior to issuing to the next stage of production.
• To be available, if required, to work extra hours under reasonable circumstances and to carry out any other duties which may be required by the shop supervisor.
• Assist where required with training of others.
• Identify training gap needs associated with your job function.
• Report all machine tool breakdowns and malfunctions to the and provide full descriptions where possible of the problems being encountered and the effect on component accuracy and/or timescales for completion.
• Support & accurately capture performance data inc. time records, dimensional measurements, etc
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and routinely checked in accordance to the TPM schedules and the surrounding areas are in a clean and of an acceptable condition.

The Company

Metalcraft offer a total manufacturing solution for the supply of medium to large fabricated and machined equipment. Our specialism is within high precision safety critical environments were our quality and experience ensure that our customers are provided with the products to the exacting project, national & international standards required. Metalcraft are renowned for the supply of both pressure vessels and vacuum vessels along with the medium to large machining.

The Person:

• Apprentice Trained or time served machinist with proven experience.
• Basic computer navigation and utilisation skills preferred.
• Specific technical or vocational training or certification preferred.
• Experience with Fanuc control systems advantageous.
• Experience in the use of overhead cranes would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work from engineering drawings to geometric tolerances.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and use own initiative.
• Exceptionally high personal standards with attention to detail - taking pride in the quality of your work.
• Dependable, accountable and self-motivated.
• Work in a team environment and respect others.
• Manual handling competent.

If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.