CNC Machinist

Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Oldham

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience
Permanent Nights 4-Day Week Heavy Engineering

Our client is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a busy engineering environment working on large, one-off components.

The role involves programming, setting and operating an Asquith Butler Elgamill with Fanuc control, with offline programming available using Cimco CAD/CAM.

You'll be machining customer-supplied castings and fabrications, with components weighing up to 60 tonnes, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in heavy engineering, large-component machining or complex one-off work.

Responsibilities include:

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling machinery.
• Work primarily on one-off and bespoke components.
• Machine a wide range of materials, from aluminium through to Super Duplex.
• Work from engineering drawings and determine the most effective machining approach.
• Use offline programming where required.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and safe working.

Skills and experience:

• Experienced CNC Miller with programming, setting and operating experience.
• Strong Fanuc knowledge.
• Background in heavy engineering, large-scale machining or subcontract/jobbing work.
• Comfortable machining castings and fabrications.
• Able to work independently on complex, one-off components.
• Experience with large CNC milling machines would be highly advantageous.

Shift pattern: 4 x 12-hour night shifts, commencing each Monday at 6:00pm.