CNC Machinist Turner in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

We are recruiting a CNC Machinist Turner who will set, operate and maintain high precision CNC Turning machines in a fast paced, R&D oriented shop. The ideal candidate will bring advanced turning and milling expertise whilst also being comfortable on multi axis milling centres. They will design machining processes, select and optimize tooling, write G code, and oversee production of high value, low volume parts and one offs. Participates in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas. The role includes mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will be provided with all the equipment you will require from clothing, Safety Shoes, PPE as well as all Tooling and Gauging required, alongside meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your careers, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance.

• 5 years minimum machining experience.
• Experience of 6 Sigma and lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Programming, set up, and running of CNC lathes.
• Skilled in using Heidenheim, Fanuc and Siemens controls; Edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC machines to produce R and D and production component parts.
• Making work offset, tooling and program adjustments as required.
• Working to specifications, procedures and engineering drawings.
• Inspecting produced parts using various measuring instruments and hand gauges and interprets CMM inspection results.
• Supporting the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design.
• Liaising with engineering to improve machining methods.Using problem solving techniques to solve machining and process related issues.
• Prioritising workload to meet deliverable commitment timelines.
• Experience of 6 S and lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

• Experience and / or transferable skills to support Turning and milling operations.
• Creating and refining machining strategies for R&D, prototype, and low?volume production parts.
• Producing accurate work instructions, process delineations, and change?order documentation.
• Implementing corrective action plans and track the effectiveness of process changes.
• Coordinating with production planners to balance volume and turnaround requirements.