Details:
- Salary: £18 - 20 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: DY2 Dudley West Midlands (County)
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
CNC Machinist – Milling & Boring (Heidenhain)
Overview
We are seeking experienced CNC Machinists to join a precision subcontract manufacturing environment based in Dudley (Unit 20). This is a day-shift role involving setting, programming, and operating CNC milling machines and horizontal borers.
Key Responsibilities
* Programming, setting, and operating CNC milling machines and horizontal borers
* Working primarily with Heidenhain controls (Fanuc experience beneficial)
* Producing precision components to tight tolerances in a subcontract machining environment
* Interpreting engineering drawings, including machining symbols, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
* Carrying out self-inspection using precision measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers, slip gauges, etc.)
* Ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency in all work produced
* Supporting wider workshop activities as required to meet production demands
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in medium to large CNC milling and boring operations
* Strong knowledge of Heidenhain programming (Fanuc knowledge advantageous)
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
* Experience working within a subcontract machining environment
* Apprenticeship in engineering or equivalent hands-on CNC machining experience
* Competence in using precision measuring tools for quality verification
Additional Information
* Day shift position within a small, skilled team
* Role requires flexibility to support changing production needs and business requirements
* Opportunity to work on a variety of precision components in a high-spec machining environment