CNC Machinist
Location: Irlam, Manchester
Salary: £17 - £20 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm | Friday 6:00am-1:30pm
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Irlam, Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served CNC Turner or an experienced machinist with at least 3 years' CNC turning experience, who is confident with programming, setting and operating CNC lathes and can read and edit ISO programs.
The successful candidate will work within a busy machine shop, producing high-quality components to engineering drawings and specifications, while taking responsibility for machine set-up, proving programs, inspection and troubleshooting.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines.
Working with Doosan CNC lathes, including:
Lynx 2100/220LSY
Puma 2600SY
Puma 2600M
GT2100
Working with Fanuc controls.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
Reading, editing and proving ISO CNC programs.
Setting tools, offsets, compensation and reference points.
Selecting appropriate tooling and inserts for the required components.
Setting chucks, collets, tooling, attachments, stops and bar feeders.
Inspecting first-off components and sample workpieces.
Taking measurements and ensuring components meet required specifications.
Identifying and troubleshooting machining issues.
Adjusting and reprogramming controls where required.
Replacing worn tooling and maintaining machining quality.
Completing production and quality documentation.
Supporting continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Maintaining a safe and organised working environment. About You
We are looking for someone who has:
A time-served engineering apprenticeship or a minimum of 3 years' CNC turning experience.
Strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
The ability to confidently read and edit ISO programs for turning.
Good knowledge of Fanuc-controlled CNC machinery.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Good understanding of tooling, inserts, offsets and machine set-up.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality components.
Good organisational and time-management skills. Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous:
Experience with live tooling.
Experience with sub-spindles.
Experience programming ISO-controlled machines.
Experience working with PTFE.
CMM experience.
Experience with continuous improvement.
HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. What's on Offer
£17 - £20 per hour, depending on experience.
Salary is negotiable for candidates with significant additional experience or specialist skills.
Monday-Thursday 6:00am-2:30pm.
Friday 6:00am-1:30pm.
Permanent position.
Day shift with an early finish on Fridays.
Opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing environment. If you are an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Machinist looking for a permanent position in the Irlam/Manchester area and have strong Fanuc and ISO programming experience, we would be keen to hear from you
