Location: Newcastle
Salary: Up to £19.24 per hour +30% shift allowance for nights
Shifts: Shift pattern: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights
The Company
Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading engineering company specializing in precision manufacturing for various industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, they are committed to investing in cutting-edge technology and fostering a dynamic work environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values skill development and career progression.
Job Description – CNC Machinist (Mazak Integrex)
As a CNC Machinist, you will play a key role within our precision engineering team operating and programming Mazak Integrex multi-tasking machines. Reporting to the Cell Manager, you will be responsible for the programming, setting, and operation of Mazak Integrex mill-turn machines, producing high-precision components in a range of materials including exotic alloys, stainless steel, brass, duplex, and aluminium.
The successful candidate will have experience in Mazatrol / Mazak Integrex programming, multi-axis machining, and producing complex components in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Program, set and operate Mazak Integrex multi-tasking CNC machines.
* Create and edit Mazatrol programs for complex mill-turn components.
* Interpret engineering drawings and translate them into efficient machining programs.
* Produce precision components for single, small-batch, and production runs.
* Machine a range of materials including exotic alloys, stainless steels, duplex, brass and aluminium.
* Use precision inspection equipment to ensure components meet dimensional and quality standards.
* Optimise machining processes, tooling strategies and cycle times.
* Work collaboratively with production, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve machining challenges.
* Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health & Safety policies.
* Support and mentor apprentices and trainee machinists where required.
Skills & Experience Required
* Time-served CNC Machinist / CNC Programmer.
* Proven experience programming and operating Mazak Integrex multi-tasking machines.
* Strong knowledge of Mazatrol programming (Smooth / Matrix / Fusion control advantageous).
* Experience with multi-axis mill-turn machining.
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings (metric and imperial).
* Strong understanding of tooling, work holding and machining strategies for complex components.
* Experience machining high-value or difficult materials such as stainless steels, duplex and exotic alloys.
* Competent using precision measuring equipment and inspection processes.
* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
* Security clearance (BPSS) may be required
Salary description
£18.00 - £19.00 per year