Reed Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a precision engineering/manufacturing business based in the Neath area. We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering environment, working across a variety of CNC machinery, including Mazak twin-spindle lathes. You will require experience setting and operating CNC Mazak lathes using Mazatrol or Fanuc controls. You will also be confident reading engineering drawings and machining components to tight tolerances. You will be expected to load and set up machines as well take accurate measurements using callipers and verniers.

The organisation has a reach history of working on complete projects and being able to offer high level manufacturing solutions. It really is a great place to work, with a great retention rate and high employee satisfaction scores. This role would suit someone who has worked within a similar or like for like time served role.

Salary & Benefits

• £16.01 p/h (Equivalent of £38,400 p/a)
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• 5% Contribution Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonus

You must be able to work a rotating three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am

Duties and Responsibilities

• Setting and operating a variety of CNC machines
• Machining components in line with the Machining Instruction Sheet (M.I.S.)
• Measuring components to ensure the required tolerances and surface finishes are achieved
• Completing "first off" checks for every operation
• Recording scrap accurately
• Completing and signing all relevant production paperwork
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality throughout the machining process

Essential Experience

• Previous CNC machining experience
• Experience setting and operating CNC Mazak lathes with Mazatrol or/and Fanuc control systems
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience working accurately to tight tolerances
• Experience operating CNC cylindrical grinders and EDM wire machines would be advantageous, although training can be provided
• Good IT literacy

If sounds of interest to you and you would like to find out more information, then please reach out out and one of our team will come back to you.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.