CNC Machinist
Bedford, commutable from: Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton,
Milton Keynes
6 Months
£ to £ per hour (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE) + Overtime
Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an innovative company, taking on a key role in producing high-precision components for world-leading research projects.
This company operates one of the only facilities in the world that specialises in this niche field. They are now looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join their team on a contract basis.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role includes setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4, and 5-axis), interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring precise machining of bespoke parts to tight tolerances.
The ideal candidate will have experience with CNC setting and operation, a strong understanding of machining processes, and a high level of attention to detail. Experience with Heidenhain controls is desirable, but will happily consider candidates with experience with Fanuc and/or Siemens.
The Role:
1. Setting, and operating 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines
2. Working from detailed engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles
3. Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm
4. 6 months contract
The Person:
5. Experienced CNC Machinist
6. Have previously held security clearance or happy for secruity clearance to be done (this is one of the highest level of clearances required so includes financial checks as well as criminal)
7. HNC/HND, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification/apprenticeship in CNC machining OR time served
8. Experience with Heidenhain controls desirable