Job Description:

CNC Machinists & CNC Laser Cutter Operators
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Contract Type: Full-Time - Temp to Permanent

Earnings & Benefits
PAYE Rate: £15.25 per hour + 25% shift premium + accrued holiday for paid time off
Shift Rate: £19.06 per hour + accrued holiday for paid time off

OR
Holiday Pay Advanced: £17.47 per hour + 25% shift premium
Shift Rate: £21.83 per hour

Equivalent earnings of approximately £37,286 per annum based on a 37.5-hour working week.
For experienced CNC Machinists, there may be flexibility on pay rates depending on skills and experience.

About Our Client
Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialist industrial and marine safety equipment, supplying products to global customers across a range of highly regulated industries.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced CNC Machinists and CNC Laser Cutter Operators to join their manufacturing team in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

The Role
Working within a busy production environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality components to engineering drawings, specifications and production requirements whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.
Depending on your experience, your duties may include:

• Setting and operating CNC milling and turning machines.
• Setting and operating 2D and/or 3D CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Loading, editing and optimising CNC programs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Producing components from stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium.
• Selecting tooling, offsets and machining parameters where applicable.
• Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspection activities.
• Using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and other inspection tools.
• Supporting continuous improvement, 5S and health & safety initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and housekeeping.

What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with CNC machining, CNC milling, CNC turning or CNC laser cutting backgrounds.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience operating CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work safely within a manufacturing environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• CNC milling and turning experience.
• Experience with Mazatrol and/or Fanuc controls.
• CNC laser cutting experience.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.

Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be willing to undergo a DBS check.
If you have experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Setter/Operator, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Programmer, CNC Laser Cutter Setter or CNC Laser Cutter Operator and are looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.