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The preferred location for the position is in Havant, UK.

As CNC Milling Machinist, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

  • Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic

  • Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture

  • Working in a safe manner in line with the companies Health and Safety policy

  • Maintain working area to a good standard as part of 5S implementation

  • Ensure quality is maintained and follow processes for area are correctly implemented to company standards

  • Carry out tasks in accordance with set process times to meet deadline.

  • Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within skill set

  • Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required.

    To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

  • Ideally Apprentice served

  • Heidenhain Programming

  • Familiar with Turning and Milling techniques

  • Experience with handling of composite materials is an advantage

  • Understand Health& Safety environment/procedures

  • Read and understand Engineering drawings

  • Good communicator with all levels of business (written & verbal)

    Education:



* GCSE/O Level or equivalent.

* Apprentice served

Experience:

*

* 5 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry

* 5 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge (Heidenhain)

* Modern Tool Cutting knowledge

* Experience working with castings and various metals - Inconel/Aluminium bronze/Cast Iron/Duplex/stainless steel

* CI experience (Lean 7 wastes) Safety / 5S

* Computer Literate (Microsoft)

You will work during the following shift pattern:

Mon 14:30 to 22:30 ½ hour lunch

Tues 14:30 to 22:30 ½ hour lunch

Wed 14:30 to 22:30 ½ hour lunch

Thurs 14:30 to 22:30 ½ hour lunch

Fri 12:30 to 20:00

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