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CNC MACHINIST
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 33,000 - 42,495 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EH30, Newton, West Lothian
Expire in: a month
Job Description
CNC MACHINIST
SOUTH QUEENSFERRY
UP TO £42,495.70 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)
CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN:
4 Teams working continental shifts, rotating between themselves (times and days).
Continental Days:
- Sunday to Tuesday, 06:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday to Friday, 06:00 – 18:00
Continental Nights:
- Sunday to Tuesday, 18:00 – 06:00
- Wednesday to Friday, 18:00 – 06:00
Progress Rail is looking to recruit a CNC Machinist to operate Milling Machines and produce machined components to the production plan, in a safe and efficient manner, within the planned production time and to the required quality.
THE ROLE:
As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for:
* Setting, programming and operating CNC milling machines.
* Accurately follow route card instructions and reading of engineering drawings.
* Use measuring equipment to ensure ongoing quality of components.
* Identify and load the correct tools for the job and change their inserts.
* Use of Dial Test Indicator (DTI) clock for probing and setting up the job. Setup whole range of jobs required on machine.
* Use of overhead cranes will be required periodically. Crane training would be an advantage but training can/will be provided.
* Load, edit and back up programmes into the machine, ensuring that the machine is programmed with the correct data for the process required for each rail.
* Competent in the use of grinders, and other power tools along with templates\ gauges
* Self-inspection of parts produced, resolving non-conformance issues
* Work in harmony with others in team to achieve production timelines..
* Train new operatives as and when required.
* Ensure that safety requirements are met and work in accordance with the company’s procedures and legislation. Wearing of correct PPE and housekeeping.
* Reporting of accidents and ‘near miss’ incidents in accordance with procedures.
* Communicate with the second shift via the shift log book and at shift changeover.
* Ensure quality standards are met and improved on wherever possible.
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal CNC Machinist:
Essential
* Previous experience should include manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium to heavy environment
* CNC Operator Experience preferably milling
* Experience of using CAD CAM
* Ability to reading engineering drawings
* Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001)
Desirable
* Knowledge and previous use of Fanuc, Heidenhain and Siemens language would be advantageous
* Experience of programming is advantageous
BENEFITS:
- Tailored training to help you learn and progress
- Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
- Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
- Access to employee discounts hub
- Discounted healthcare cash plan
- Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
- Various employee recognition schemes
A BIT ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
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