GTM, part of the Ulster group are the market leading manufacturer of specialist weaving machinery and ancillary equipment based at Washington NE38 8QA.
We currently have a vacancy for a CNC Lathe Turner to work as part of dedicated team in the machine shop, operating a range of CNC machinery to produce high quality, small quantity components you will have the following:
Qualification
* Time served CNC Programmer/ Lathe turner
* ONC / Level 3 BTEC / NVQ L3 qualification or above in an engineering discipline or a recognised Apprenticeship in Engineering supported with a City & Guilds or NVQ qualification
Experience
* Experience using a Mazak CNC lathe
* 3-5 years experience working in a similar role in a precision engineering environment
* Experience of manufacturing tight tolerances on modern CNC machinery
* Experience in a continuous improvement environment participating or leading in improvement projects
* Knowledge and experience of working in an ISO 9001 environment
Main tasks:
* Programming, setting and operating CNC Lathe (Mazak machines)
* Machine a range one off bespoke components and / or batch components
* Machining a variety of materials and parts for the textile and related industries
* Deburring and hand finishing where required
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Work to machining tolerances ensuring checks are completed against specifications
* Inspection of components to ensure quality is to the required standard
* General maintenance of tools, jigs and fixtures
* Work with wider team to improved quality, cycle times and set up procedures
* Completion of all relevant paperwork and documentation
* Ensure a high standard of safety and housekeeping is maintained including the wearing of relevant PPE, reporting of accident and potential hazards
Benefits:
* Competitive package.
* Full time permanent position (37 hours) Monday to Thursday
* Four day week
* Profit Related Bonus
* Overtime
* Training and development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* in a similar role in a precision engineering environment: 3 years (required)
* manufacturing tight tolerances on modern CNC machines: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Time served CNC Programmer/ Lathe turner (required)
* ONC / Level 3 BTEC / NVQ L3/Apprenticeship in engineering (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Washington NE38 8QA (preferred)
Work Location: In person