CNC Machinist

CNC Setter / Operator / Programmer

Siemens 840D | Heavy Engineering | Horizontal Boring & Milling

Location: Knottingley
Salary: Upto 50K DOE
Shift: Monday - Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am - 1pm - OT Available at x1.5
Employment Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced CNC Setter / Operator / Programmer to join an established and growing heavy engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who is confident working with large, complex components and has strong experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Siemens-controlled CNC machining, ideally with Siemens 840D, and will be comfortable working predominantly on large horizontal boring and milling machines.

This is a varied workshop environment, offering the opportunity to work on one-off components, repair work, specialist machining and large-scale engineering projects rather than repetitive production work.

The Role

As a CNC Setter / Operator / Programmer, you will be responsible for taking machining jobs from drawing through to finished component. You will be expected to confidently programme, set and operate CNC machinery, selecting the appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods to achieve the required standards.

The role will be heavily focused on horizontal boring and milling, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC miller looking to develop further within heavy engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Programming CNC machinery using Siemens 840D controls
Setting and operating CNC horizontal boring and milling machines
Producing large and complex components from engineering drawings
Programming machines from drawings, specifications and customer requirements
Selecting appropriate cutting tools, workholding and machining strategies
Setting tools, offsets and work coordinates accurately
Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process checks
Measuring components using a range of precision inspection equipment
Working with a variety of materials and component sizes
Machining one-off and low-volume components to tight tolerances
Working from engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications
Troubleshooting machining, tooling and programme issues
Making programme adjustments and optimising machining cycles where required
Supporting other CNC machining operations across the workshop
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
Working safely and confidently around large machinery, heavy components and lifting equipment

About You

We are looking for an experienced machinist who can demonstrate genuine programming, setting and operating experience rather than simply machine operation.

Ideally, you will have a strong background in CNC milling or horizontal boring, with experience working on large components within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, fabrication or specialist machining environment.

Essential / Desirable Experience

Proven experience as a CNC Setter / Operator / Programmer
Strong CNC milling experience
Experience programming CNC machines
Experience with Siemens controls, ideally Siemens 840D
Experience setting and operating CNC machinery
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Good understanding of cutting tools, speeds, feeds and machining techniques
Experience machining large or complex components
Ability to accurately measure and inspect finished components
Strong understanding of machining tolerances and engineering specifications
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make programme/tooling adjustments
A safety-conscious approach to working around large machinery

Highly Advantageous

Horizontal boring machine experience
9 Axis exeperience 
Heavy engineering experience
Large-component machining experience
Experience machining one-off or low-volume components
Experience with large CNC mills or boring mills
Broader CNC turning experience
Experience working with difficult or specialist materials
Experience with complex Siemens 840D programming
Experience working from customer drawings and manufacturing specifications

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where your machining skills will be genuinely valued.

Rather than being restricted to repetitive production work, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically challenging components and projects, developing your skills across large-scale CNC machining.

You will work alongside an experienced engineering team within a specialist facility, with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of the machining operation.

The company recognises that highly experienced CNC machinists with Siemens 840D, horizontal boring and large-component machining experience are difficult to find. Applications are therefore welcomed from skilled CNC millers and machinists who have strong transferable experience and are looking to develop their horizontal boring expertise.

The Ideal Candidate

You may currently be working as a:

CNC Programmer | CNC Setter | CNC Miller | CNC Machinist | CNC Setter/Operator | CNC Miller Programmer | Horizontal Borer | CNC Boring Mill Operator

If you have strong CNC milling experience, can programme and set machines confidently, and have experience with Siemens controls and larger-scale engineering, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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