CNC Machinist

Skilled CNC Engineer

Salary: Circa £35,000Location: SouthendHours: Monday to Thursday, 06:45 - 16:30 (37-hour week)

Are you an experienced CNC Engineer looking to develop your skills further? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and adaptable CNC Engineer to join a busy precision engineering environment supporting the aerospace sector.

This role is ideal for a candidate who has experience setting and operating CNC machinery and is eager to expand their capabilities by learning centreless grinding as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running a variety of CNC and secondary operation machine tools while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

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• Set and operate CNC machines, lathes, and manual machines.
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• Learn and develop centreless grinding skills as part of the role.
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• Safely operate secondary operation machinery including thread rollers, part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers, and deburring equipment.
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• Carry out first-off inspections, buddy checks, and in-process quality inspections.
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• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
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• Accurately measure components using micrometres and other inspection equipment, working to tight tolerances.
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• Manufacture components in line with quality standards and aerospace industry requirements.
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• Complete daily maintenance checks and production documentation.
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• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, minimise rework, and improve productivity.
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• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
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• Support on-time delivery targets and contribute to key production performance measures.
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About You

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• Previous CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment.
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• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
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• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards.
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• Experience working with materials including aluminium, stainless steel, and Inconel.
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• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
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• Confident using micrometres and measuring equipment to tight tolerances.
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• Grinding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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• Positive team player with excellent communication skills.
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• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.
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Benefits

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• 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
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• Monday to Thursday working pattern with long weekends every week.
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• Pension Plan.
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• Health Cash Plan.
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• Life Assurance.
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• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
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• Shopping and lifestyle discounts.
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• Training and development opportunities.
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Apply Now

If you are a skilled CNC Engineer looking to join a growing precision engineering team and develop your expertise further, we'd love to hear from you.