CNC Machinist

Newport Source: WhatJobs

£30,000 – £38,000

Precision Machinist – CNC Milling / Grinding / Lapping

Newport, South Wales | £30,000 – £38,000 | Permanent | Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Precision Machinist to join a growing advanced manufacturing business in Newport.

The successful candidate will have a background in precision CNC machining, grinding or lapping , ideally working with metals, carbide or other hard materials.

Technical ceramics experience is not required. Full specialist training will be provided by an experienced ceramics machining specialist.

This is an opportunity to develop specialist expertise in precision machining and lapping of technical ceramics for the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities

Operate CNC milling machinery, including Hurco controls
Manufacture tight-tolerance components from engineering drawings and process specifications
Carry out precision grinding and lapping to achieve specified surface finish, flatness and parallelism
Develop knowledge and practical capability in machining technical ceramics and other hard/brittle materials
Select appropriate tooling, abrasives, fixtures and machining parameters
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications
Carry out in-process and final inspection
Use micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges and surface-finish testing equipment
Record machine setups, tooling parameters, machining data and inspection results using digital production systems
Capture and document process knowledge and improvements
Identify issues early, investigate root causes and implement practical solutions
Maintain machinery, tooling and work areas
Work safely and maintain high standards of quality and housekeeping

Essential Experience

Proven experience in precision CNC milling, grinding or lapping
Experience machining metals, carbide or other hard materials
Strong understanding of machining principles, feeds, speeds and material behaviour
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications
Competence with precision measurement and inspection techniques
Experience maintaining accurate production/process documentation
Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently
Willingness to undertake intensive training and learn new materials and processes

Desirable

Technical ceramics experience
Experience with alumina, aluminium nitride, zirconia, SiC or other brittle materials
Carbide or glass machining
Aerospace, semiconductor or medical manufacturing experience
Apprenticeship or vocational qualification in machining/mechanical engineering
Hurco experience
ISO 9001 knowledge
Basic CAM programming

The Opportunity

This is more than a conventional machining position. You'll become part of a growing manufacturing operation and have the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialist and technically demanding area of precision manufacturing .

An experienced specialist will provide structured, hands-on training in technical ceramic machining and lapping. xwwtmva You'll also have genuine responsibility for the machining process, with the opportunity to influence and improve how processes are documented and carried out.

The ideal candidate will be someone who takes ownership, works accurately, is comfortable solving problems independently and takes pride in producing high-quality precision components.

Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 per annum
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Location: Newport, South Wales
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Working arrangement: On-site

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