CNC Machinist
Location: Lincoln, UKStart Date: ASAP
Contract Term: 6 months (may progress to 18 months)
Work Patterns: Morning 6:00am - 2:30pm | Afternoon 2:00pm - 10:30pm | Night 10:00pm - 6:15am
Role Overview
A CNC Machinist is required to manufacture gas turbine products in accordance with agreed engineering specifications, quality requirements, and manufacturing timescales. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machinery within an engineering manufacturing environment. Candidates may qualify through a relevant apprenticeship or NVQ, or through substantial practical CNC machining experience. Necessary role-specific training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate the specified CNC machine environment.
- Organise and use machine-related tools and production equipment.
- Plan and lay out work, prepare components or semi-finished products, and monitor the related hand stock.
- Machine components, semi-finished products, and finished products in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Perform basic machine-related programming where required.
- Carry out basic or specifically defined machine-maintenance operations.
- Cooperate with maintenance technicians and external service providers when repair support is required.
Skills and Experience
- Experience working within an engineering manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of CNC machine-tool controls and their applications.
- A strong understanding of applicable health and safety standards.
- Previous experience working as a CNC operator, setter, or programmer is valuable.
- Familiarity with XYZ coordinates.
- A good standard of IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Good written communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications and Background
- An apprenticeship in a relevant craft or manufacturing discipline is advantageous but not essential.
- Relevant apprenticeship training may include units across CNC machining, fitting, and assembly fitting.
- An NVQ in CNC machining or another manufacturing discipline is relevant.
- Candidates without a formal apprenticeship will be considered where they can demonstrate substantial CNC machining experience.
Training
Role-specific training will be provided to the successful candidate.