We currently have an opportunity for a skilled CNC Miller to join our team. We are an established, family-owned subcontract engineering firm specialising in precision CNC machining. We supply predominately machined steel fabrications and cast iron components to industry, ranging from 100 kg to 3 tonnes. The role provides the opportunity to work within our award-winning engineering facility in Rochdale alongside a team of highly skilled machinists using the latest technology.

This is a day shift position of 39 hours per week, flexible within Company opening hours. Overtime paid at time and a half up to 48 hours and double time thereafter. In addition, the role offers a benefits package including pension, 35 days holiday per annum and death-in-service benefit. The Company’s location has excellent motorway links and is close to Junction 20, M62.

·        Programming, setting and operating of Heidenhain CNC Milling Machines to produce low volume precision parts

·        Setting up tooling and fixturing, prove out and execute part programs

·        Follow planned operations to completion at prescribed production rates to meet customer delivery schedule

·        Maximize production while maintaining effective and efficient use of materials and tooling

·        Carry out in-process inspection to drawing specifications 

·        Present jobs to a high standard

·        Forward plan to minimise set-up time and maximize production

·        Comply with Company policies including H&S and quality

·        Manage the programming of updates and new components

·        Monitor machine performance

·        Apply a continuous improvement approach

You…

In order to be successful in this position as a skilled CNC Miller, you will have the following skills and experience;

·        Experienced in writing and editing programs 

·        Competent in setting and operating CNC machines

·        Experienced in Heidenhain CNC controls
.        Able to perform initial inspections of your own/a team member’s work using a variety of measuring equipment e.g. micrometers

·        Able to read and interpret engineering drawings to a high standard

·        Sound understanding of materials, modern cutting methods and engineering processes

·        Produce high quality and accurate output with minimal error rate

·        Able to work with minimum supervision and pro-active in solving your own problems

·        Flexible approach to working and willing to work overtime as required to fulfil customer delivery schedules

·        Methodical, detail orientated with strong mechanical aptitude

·        Maintains high standards, led by accuracy & continuous improvement

·        Strong work ethic and self-motivated

·        Personable, team-player

·        Experience of ISO 9001 quality requirements

·        Trained in slinging, lifting and overhead crane use

If you are interested in applying for this role, please forward your current CV to Barry Higgins, HR Manager at b.higgins@chelburn.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 30 November 2023.