Cnc Machinist

LinkLife are proud to be supporting a leading independent company, specialising in in-house prototype designs who are now looking to hire a key member to join their team as a CNC Machinist

Role: CNC Machinist / Operator

Location: Worminghall, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 DOE

Contract: Full time, Monday - Thursday 7:30-5:30, Friday - 7:30-2

Benefits:

• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Early finish on Fridays
• Annual bonus
• Free onsite parking

Main Duties of CNC Machinist:

• Manufacturing precision components for Injection and Blow mould tool production
• Liaise continually with our Toolroom manager to ensure the continual optimisation of our CNC machining centres is achieved
• Working to defined production schedules you will apply a flexible approach to your CAM programming e.g. on-control as well as off-line techniques should be applied as the job dictates
• Contribute to existing process improvements, whilst proposing the creation of new processes
• Contribute to the design and manufacture of bespoke jigs and fixtures to support a particular project
• Guide and mentor apprentices and junior members of staff in order for them to learn key skills such as assembly techniques of mould tooling
• Demonstrate firsthand the importance of high standards and encourage others to shine
• Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy

Main Requirements of CNC Machinist:

• Previous experience as a CNC Machinist or similar role
• Proficient in operating CNC machines and using hand tools
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining principles
• The ability to understand engineering drawings and CAD data
• Have previous experience with Hurco control systems & on-control programming
• Proficient with CAD/CAM programming software
• Ideally Powershape, Powermill or VISI
• Multi tasker - You must be able to demonstrate the ability to operate more than one machine at a time
• Manual milling and turning
• The ideal candidate would have ideally served an appropriate engineering apprenticeship with a recognised engineering qualification gained
• Must have a good understanding of current Health and Safety legislation and practices