CNC Machinist

Description:

You’ll be responsible for the workshop and work alongside our engineers every day. Most of what we make is one-offs and small batches, so no two jobs are the same, and drawings won’t always be complete. We need someone who works things out, asks when they’re unsure and gets on with it.

• Program, set and run our CNC machines, including an XYZ1010 vertical machining centre, to make precision parts from drawings and CAD models
• Decide how each part is made and held, and plan the work so builds aren’t left waiting on parts
• Inspect your own work and make sure parts are right before they leave the workshop
• Run the workshop: keep it organised, safe and stocked with material and tooling, and keep the machines maintained
• Shape how the workshop grows, including choosing and commissioning the new machines you think we should invest in
• Advise our engineers on how to make their designs easier to machine
• Machine parts for our subcontract customers as well as our own projects
• Help with assembly and builds when machining is quiet

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need a particular qualification. We care about evidence that you can make accurate parts and run a workshop without supervision. That might come from an apprenticeship, a toolroom, a prototype or jobbing shop, or years on the machines.

What matters most:

• You can take a part from drawing to finished component on a CNC mill, including programming, workholding, setting and inspection
• You’re comfortable with one-offs and prototypes, not only long production runs
• You take care over your work and notice when something isn’t right
• You’re organised and will treat the workshop as your own
• You’re reliable and enjoy working in a small team

Useful but not required:

• Experience machining stainless steel and exotic materials like titanium.
• CNC or manual turning
• Mechanical assembly or fabrication, including TIG welding

Requirements:

This is a full-time, on-site role, so you’ll need to already live within commuting distance of Lancaster. We aren’t able to support relocation. You’ll also need the right to work in the UK. We aren’t able to offer visa sponsorship.