CNC Machinist

Company: AWD online
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Location: Wakefield
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CNC Machinist

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.A CNC Machinist is required to operate CNC and manual machines within a heavy engineering, manufacturing and machining environment, using engineering drawings, Fanuc controls and quality standards.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Manual Machinist, CNC Turner, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Machine Operator, CNC Miller, Machining Technician, Manufacturing MachinistSALARY: £32,708 – £34,632 per annum (£17 – £18 per Hour) + BenefitsLOCATION: Wakefield, West YorkshireJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 37 Hours a Week. 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, with half an hour lunch break. 8am to 1pm, FridayJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a CNC Machinist to run CNC and manual machines within a heavy engineering and manufacturing environment.As a CNC Machinist you will carry out machining operations in line with approved manufacturing routes, engineering drawings, geometrical tolerances and quality assurance standards.The CNC Machinist will also support continuous improvement, maintain machinery checks and lubrication, and take care of measuring equipment while working as part of a skilled machining team.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the CNC Machinist include:Machining Operations: Ensure machining operations and processes are carried out effectively in line with approved manufacturing routes and quality standardsContinuous Improvement: Actively pursue improvements in assembly methods and techniques, making recommendations for implementation when appropriateMachine Checks: Ensure machinery and equipment is adequately maintained and regularly checked for lubricationMeasuring Equipment: Take care of measuring equipment and report any defective or out-of-calibration itemsLifting Equipment: Ensure all lifting and transportation equipment is used appropriatelyQuality Standards: Work to high standards and ensure the required quality is achieved when undertaking tasksTeam Working: Share ideas and knowledge that support continuous improvement across the machining departmentCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALApprentice Trained: Apprentice trained mechanical engineerMeasuring Equipment: Ability to use manual measuring equipmentEngineering Drawings: Good understanding of engineering drawings and geometrical tolerancesCNC Programming: Knowledge of CNC programmingFanuc Controls: Experience working with a horizontal machining centre and Fanuc controlProblem Solving: Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to solve problems as they ariseInitiative: Able to work using own initiative and under pressure, asking for help when requiredTeam Values: Respectful, inclusive and able to work as part of a small teamDESIRABLEHeidenhain Controls: Experience of working with Heidenhain controlsHeavy Engineering: Experience of working within the heavy engineering industryBENEFITS33 days holiday per annumAdditional birthday holidayFree ParkingClose proximity to the train stationLife Assurance x 4 annual salaryAccess to Perkbox gaining monthly flexi points and discounts at major high street shopsHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14773Full-Time, Permanent Engineering / Manufacturing Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. xcswzye AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJ…

Posted: June 2nd, 2026