Location: Northampton
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £700 per week starting wage / £36,400 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week + overtime when available
Pay: Weekly or monthly
Probation: 3 months
The Opportunity
A well-established and busy Northampton engineering business is looking to strengthen its machining team with experienced, time-served CNC Turners and CNC Millers (Setter/Operators).
These are permanent opportunities for skilled machinists who know their way around a machine, take pride in producing quality work and aren't afraid of a challenge.
The successful candidates will be working on a varied range of engineering components and materials, including 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium, Hastelloy and other specialist materials. No two days are necessarily the same!
What They’ll Be Doing
Setting and operating CNC Turning or Milling machinery
Programming using Fanuc controls
Producing components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
Reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings
Working with a wide range of materials, including stainless steels and specialist alloys
Carrying out their own inspections and quality checks
Measuring components accurately and maintaining tight tolerances
Making adjustments to ensure components meet specification
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environmentWhat They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be an experienced, time-served CNC machinist with a strong background in either turning or milling.
They’ll need:
Proven CNC machining experience as a Turner or Miller
Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
Fanuc control experience
The ability to program CNC machines
Excellent ability to read and understand 2D engineering drawings – essential
Experience working with materials such as 316, 304, Duplex, Titanium and Hastelloy
Strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect their own work
A quality-focused approach and pride in their workmanship
The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy engineering teamHours
The business operates a 38-hour working week, with overtime available when required.
Candidates will work either:
Monday–Thursday: 6:00am–2:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm
Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm
That means early finishes on a Friday and a great work-life balance!
What’s on Offer?
£700 per week starting wage
Permanent position
Weekly or monthly pay options
Overtime available
3-month probationary period
Pension scheme
Health scheme
Stable employment with an established Northampton engineering business
Varied and interesting machining work
Opportunity to work with specialist materials and challenging componentsInterested?
Please apply today to discuss further with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions
Salary description
£36400.00 - £36400.00 per year