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CNC Machinist

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 31,600 - 57,611 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Our client is looking for experienced CNC Machinists to join their manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist to work within a high-quality engineering environment, operating CNC machinery and producing precision components to exacting standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe day-to-day operation of allocated machinery, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.

To start, the shift pattern will be -

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 16:45

* Pay rate between £16.46 per hour and £18.46 per hour depending on experience

Shift Opportunities (Once Trained) -

Following successful training, candidates will have the opportunity to move onto a shift pattern with enhanced pay rates 

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday, 07:00 until 19:00

* 17% shift allowance
* Example: £16.46 per hour increases to £19.26 per hour

Night Shift

Monday to Thursday, 19:00 until 07:00

* 36.29% shift allowance
* Example: £16.46 per hour increases to £22.43 per hour

Key Responsibilities -

CNC Machining

* Operate CNC Turning and CNC Milling machines.
* Set and operate machines to produce high-quality precision components.
* Work to engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
* Complete accurate checks throughout the manufacturing process.
* Carry out first-off inspections and make adjustments where required.
* Ensure components meet internal quality standards and specifications.
* Maintain production targets, efficiency, quality, 5S and health & safety standards.

Machine Set-Up & Production -

* Liaise with Tool Preparation Operatives to ensure materials and tooling are available when required.
* Create and update CNC set-up sheets to company standards.
* Ensure machines are set up within required target times.
* Understand production requirements and implement improvements to maintain performance.
* Produce components within agreed cycle times.
* Dress and finish components as required.
* Ensure all components are correctly identified and traceable.

Inspection & Quality Control -

Use inspection equipment including -

* Verniers
* Micrometers
* PI Tape
* CMM
* Inspection Arms

Material Handling & General Duties -

* Operate forklift trucks to move materials, components and engineering items safely.
* Carry out lifting and slinging activities when required.
* Ensure correct storage and handling of materials.
* Maintain good housekeeping standards and reduce FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
* Complete daily machine, inspection, shadow board and maintenance checks.
* Carry out basic machine maintenance and report any issues to the Cell Leader/Supervisor.

Essential Skills & Experience -

* Previous experience operating CNC Turning and/or CNC Milling machinery.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.
* Competent using inspection equipment.
* Understanding of manufacturing processes and production targets.
* Ability to work safely and accurately within a busy engineering environment.

Benefits -

* Company pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6%.
* Production bonus of up to £360 every quarter.
* Opportunity to increase earnings through shift working once fully trained.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions.

Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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