CNC Machinist

Responsible for the machining and inspection of primarily one-off engineering components to correct standards and specifications, a lead hand with vast amounts of experience in manufacturing. Seeing into production scheduler.

• Receiving and interpreting engineering drawings and sketches to manufacture engineering components
• Writing CNC machining programs, ideally grinding, milling and turning experience desirable
• Manufacture and inspection of high end, primarily one-off engineering components
• Training and mentoring of apprentices and less skilled members of staff
• Development of new machine tools and machining techniques- this stems from large investment within the company and our manufacturing facility
• Maintain high area standards and seek to improve using knowledge of 5S, or similar strategies.
• Deliver clear results and guidance to CT project leaders
• Provide training to CT staff on equipment and test methods
• Support line management to maintain records, office, and lab facilities and to maintain high standards for health and safety throughout the site
• Be able to actively input into a group and offer suggestions or solutions technically
• At times having to work along side external contractors to rectify problems, proactively and safely
• Contacting suppliers for replacement parts for equipment, obtaining quotes etc
• Contacting equipment providers and partners within the group to allow for quicker diagnosis of issues

Required Experience

• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3
• CNC or manual grinding experience (must be universal or similar if manual) ideally, or, CNC milling/turning with some grinding experience for development
• Experience working within a manufacturing development environment
• Use of computer (MS Word/Excel)
• Good verbal and written communication
• Good problem-solving ability with real a ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable Experience

• HNC or equivalent
• Delcam programming
• 5 axis/multi axis machining
• Experience within a prototype environment/low volume, high tolerance

As the world leader in metal packaging technology, they design and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions on a global scale. Our customers are some of the world's largest and most-respected FMCG brands.

The Research, Development and Engineering Center in Wantage. Is the focal point for our innovation initiatives. The team works in harmony with all the Company’s Business Units to develop added-value technologies and provide unparalleled support to customers and our global operations.

Location: Wantage OX12 9BP

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000

Working hours: Monday to Friday : (09:00 – 17:00)