CNC Machinist, £42,347 + 25% Shift Allowance, Rutherglen, Permanent
Benefits:
* Move onto a three-shift rotation once fully trained
* Excellent benefits package including:
* Pension
* Life insurance
* Private medical healthcare
* Prescription protection eyewear
* Employee retail discounts
* 33 days holiday, including Christmas shutdown
Responsibilities:
* Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately
* Monitor machine performance and adjust parameters to maintain quality and efficiency
* Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning, and general machine care
* Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required specifications
* Troubleshoot and resolve minor machining issues to minimise downtime
* Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve processes
* Maintain high standards of organisation and safety, following 5S and lean principles
Requirements:
* Time-served engineer or equivalent technical qualification
* Proven experience in CNC machining, specifically 5-axis milling
* Strong programming and machine operation skills
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S (desirable)
* Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Experience producing high-precision components
* Confident in using hand tools with strong manual dexterity
* Knowledge of machine maintenance and care
* Experience in setting, operating, and editing programs on relevant CNC machinery is highly desirable
Shift Pattern:
* Early: Mon-Thu 6:00am-2:00pm, Fri 6:00am-1:30pm
* Back: Mon-Thu 2:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 2:00pm-9:30pm
* Night: Mon-Thu 10:00pm-6:00am, Fri 10:00pm-5:30am
* Night shift start option: Sunday night or Monday night