Machinist - CNC Operator - Engineering - Luton - £33545 plus 33% shift allowance

Hello Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a CNC Operator for an established Engineering business based in Luton, Bedfordshire.

As a CNC Machinist you will manufacture piece parts and sub-assemblies using various machine tools in accordance with laid out specifications/drawings, work instructions and quality procedures. The ideal candidate will be skilled in CNC milling and possess a proven track record to include manual machining.

What you will do:

* Set, program and operate CNC milling or turning machine to machine parts to specifications.

* Manufacture parts and components in a low volume production environment to engineering drawings.

* Manufacture or modify tooling, such as jigs, fixtures and moulds.

* Lay out and verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring and marking equipment and knowledge of trigonometry.

* Demonstrate ability to achieve times specified on job travellers as indicated by Production Engineering to meet production requirements.

* Demonstrate ability to utilise Epicor (ERP) system for logging work times to maintain booking compliance.

* Active involvement in improving workshop facilities as part of the lean program.

* Support continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts.

* Report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence or dangerous condition to their line management in line with procedure.

* Switch off and secure unattended plant or equipment.

* Avoid improvised arrangements and suggest safe ways of eliminating hazards.

* Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all Health & Safety requirements associated with the role.

* Never place themselves or fellow employees in danger by their actions.

What you will need:

Essentials:

* Minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering with proven experience as a CNC Machine Operator.

* Ability to understand and machine to ISO engineering drawings and ability to work to close tolerances.

* Competence in using measuring equipment e.g., micrometres and Vernier callipers.

* Basic IT skills.

* Good knowledge of 5S principles.

Desirable:

* Time served craft apprenticeship.

* Experience with programming, setting and operating CNC Vertical mills preferably with either: Winmax 5 (Hurco) or Fanuc (Parkson) Controls or experience with programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with either Mazatrol (Mazak) control or Siemens control (Doosan Puma)

The client can offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays.
• Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance.
• Recognition reward schemes.
• Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.).
• Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers).

The salary is an attractive £33,545 plus a 33% shift allowance based on double day shifts alternating early/late shifts on a weekly basis ie Mon-Thurs (Apply online only)hrs & Fri (Apply online only)hrs with Mon-Thurs (Apply online only)hrs.& Fri #removed#hrs

All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK