Nottingham
£19.00 per hour
Monday – Thursday
9.75-hour shifts per day
39-hour working week
187.5 hours annual leave entitlement (equivalent to 24 days)
Job Purpose
To safely set, operate and programme CNC milling machines to manufacture precision engineered components to customer specifications, drawings, and quality requirements. The role requires maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, and housekeeping whilst contributing to continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will be working predominantly on HAAS and Matsuura CNC machining centres producing high-precision engineered components.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, operate and programme HAAS and Matsuura CNC milling machines in line with production schedules.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
Select appropriate tooling, fixtures and machine settings for individual jobs.
Produce precision components to required tolerances and quality standards.
Carry out machine adjustments, offsets and tool changes where required.
Inspect components using measuring equipment including:
Verniers
Micrometers
Height Gauges
Thread Gauges
Shadowgraphs (where applicable)
Complete quality documentation and production records accurately.
Monitor machine performance and identify issues affecting quality or output.
Report machine faults, tooling issues and material concerns promptly.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures.
Maintain high housekeeping standards within the work area.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activities.
Assist with training and mentoring where required.
Work collaboratively with production, quality and engineering teams.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
Experience working on HAAS, Matsuura or similar CNC machining centres.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience using precision measuring equipment.
Understanding of geometric tolerances and quality standards.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good communication and team-working skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements within manufacturing.
Desirable
CNC programming experience.
Experience with Fanuc-controlled machinery.
Apprenticeship or engineering qualification.
Experience within aerospace, automotive, motorsport, defence, medical or subcontract precision engineering environments.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
Experience with multi-axis machining centres.
How to Apply
Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Daniel Waite on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
Immediate starts are available!
Workforce Technical are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year