CNC Machinist - Late Shift

Job Title: CNC Machinist
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Contract: 6 months+
Rate: 28.80 PAYE + O/T Rates
Hours: 39 hours + available overtime
Shift pattern: Mon-Thurs: 15:00-00:00 & Fri: 12:00-17:00

Nature of Work: The machinist is responsible for preparing and proving out basic to complex programs and operating production runs within our high-tech machine shop, producing component parts for the aircraft interiors business.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and accurately set up a wide range of Fanuc-controlled CNC milling machinery (Mazak machinery) to produce various component parts, from basic to complex, for low-batch, high-mix production runs.
• Create or edit basic CNC programs using G & M code instructions.
• Operate machines to produce parts in accordance with the daily production plan.
• Conduct self-inspection of repeat work using appropriate inspection equipment.
• Perform regular Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on machinery.
• Report production issues and defects to the Team Lead and production engineering team.
• Support the business in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency.
• Monitor and document operational performance and provide feedback to the Team Lead.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and support teams.
• Maintain quality standards by understanding and adhering to the quality management system.
• Comply with all company EH&S and compliance guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized working environment by adhering to housekeeping, 5S, and FOD rules, ensuring a best-in-class workspace at all times.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Education & Experience:

• City and Guilds CNC/NC qualifications or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in CNC machining within a precision engineering environment.
• Strong background in the use of various CNC milling machinery.
• Good understanding of Fanuc control systems.
• Extensive knowledge of machine tooling and inspection measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce components to high-quality standards.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings and data.
• Strong EH&S awareness in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Education & Experience:

• Good knowledge of metallurgy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in completing projects for process improvement.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV to (url removed)