Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist Programmer
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Assignment Type: Full-time, Long-term Temporary
Working Hours: 37 hours/week, rotating shifts (Double Days: 6 am-2 pm/2 pm-10 pm; Fixed Nights: 10 pm-6 am)
Pay Rate: £20.69 per hour (After successful completion of 12 weeks, pay rate will change to £21.36) + uplift shift pay
Location: Depuy Synthes, St. Anthony's Road, Beeston, Leeds LS11 8DT
If you're an Advanced CNC Machinist Programmer looking to join a forward-thinking team in a global healthcare company, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Company
Join one of the world's leading and most broadly-based healthcare companies, renowned for over
130 years of commitment to improving global health and well-being. With a workforce of more than 130,000 employees worldwide, our client is dedicated to making healthcare accessible, affordable, and effective for all.
Role Overview
As a Production CNC Technician, you will play a vital role within the Operations team, supporting
engineering processes including the programming, setting, and operation of advanced CNC
machinery (5-axis Milling, Turning, surface grinding, etc.). You will also contribute to inspection
activities such as CMM and automated surface finish inspection.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate multi-axis CNC machinery, associated ancillary equipment, and CMM measuring
equipment safely and reliably
* Accurately interpret detailed technical drawings and work instructions
* Develop innovative manufacturing initiatives to improve lead times and maximize value
* Conduct asset care routines on equipment, including minor maintenance (e.g., lubrication,
filter changes)
* Prioritize your workload and work flexibly to meet tight deadlines within health, safety, and
environmental guidelines
* Foster effective communication and working relationships within your team and across
departments
* Apply GMP practices, internal quality systems, and methods to all aspects of your work
* Operate computer systems and software such as ADAPTIV, Seiki Systems (DNC), NX, and JDE
* Maintain housekeeping standards and xsngvjr champion 6S practices in your work area
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a similar CNC programming, setting, and operating role
* Recognized qualification or demonstrated skills in CNC machine programming (Fanuc,
Mazotrol, Heidenhain, or Mill Plus)
* Ideally, experience in the medical device sector (other regulated industries considered)
* Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
* Familiarity with GMP practices and validation (medical device industry experience preferred)
* Basic experience with 6S, Operator Asset Care, and Lean manufacturing
* Understanding of quality systems and related standards
* Proactive approach to continuous improvement