Job Title: Skilled Heavy Milling Machinist
Location: Accrington
Department: Machine Shop
Salary: £16.50 – £19.00 per hour depending on experience + shift allowance (TBC)
Working Hours: 38 hours per week
Overtime: x1.5
Working Pattern:
⦁ Initially Monday to Thursday 6:00am – 3:30pm (9 hours per day) during 3-month probation
⦁ Permanent late shift after probation (details TBC)
⦁ Shift allowance will apply (rate to be confirmed)
About the Role:
⦁ Manufacture large machine components to customer specifications
⦁ Work from detailed drawings and offline programming documents
⦁ Play a key role in maintaining production quality, accuracy, and efficiency
Machines to be Set & Operated:
⦁ Kafo RV-5140 Double Column Gantry CNC Milling Machine – Fanuc control
⦁ Butler Elgamill Universal CNC Milling Machine – Heidenhain control
Key Responsibilities:
⦁ Machine components ranging from 1 metre to 5 metres in length
⦁ Follow offline programming documents including job set-up sheets, tooling sheets, and machining methods
⦁ Set and operate multi-axis CNC milling machines
⦁ Change tools/inserts and adjust offsets to maintain tolerances
⦁ Download CNC programs and save proven files
⦁ Operate manual machining centres where required
⦁ Measure and inspect components to ensure accuracy to drawings
⦁ Report any issues or non-conformances to inspector or manager
⦁ Identify machine maintenance and repair needs
⦁ Carry out routine machine maintenance
⦁ Produce high-quality work while minimising waste
⦁ Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
⦁ Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
Requirements:
⦁ Minimum 5 years’ experience operating multi-axis CNC milling machines
⦁ Experience with gantry-style milling machines (ideally universal head, Fanuc control)
⦁ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
⦁ Experience setting and clamping large parts up to 5 tonnes
⦁ Experience using overhead cranes (training certification preferred)
⦁ Forklift truck training preferred
⦁ High attention to detail and ability to meet production targets and deadlines
Benefits:
⦁ Company pension scheme
⦁ 244 hours holiday per year
⦁ Flexible working patterns
⦁ Health Cash Plan (after successful probation)
⦁ Death in Service benefit (3 x annual salary)
⦁ Free on-site parking
What Next?
If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first-hand.
Contact: Antony Brunn on 07881 297172 or email abrunn@wftech.co.uk to arrange a visit or for more information.
Immediate starts available!
About Us:
WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in-demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
Our Specialist Consultants have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer the best advice on your next step. We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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