- Job Reference: 40984
- Salary:
- Discipline: Maintenance & Trades
- Location: Ashington
- Contract: Permanent
- Skills: CNC Machinist
Position – CNC Machinist (Miller)
Location – Ashington
Hourly Rate – Up to £17.26 per hour – 40% shift allowance for hours worked before 7.30 am and after 5 pm
Shifts –
06.00 – 14.00
14.00 – 22.30
Benefits:
- 33 days of holiday including bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Bonus Scheme- annually 5% depending on performance
- Social Events
About the company:
Theo James Recruitment is collaborating with a global leader in customized thermal management solutions for major electronics OEMs in the telecommunications, medical, military, aerospace, and space industries. They are looking for an enthusiastic Machinist to become a part of their rapidly expanding team.
Responsibilities
- Independently program, set up and operate vertical CNC machining centres, particularly Mazak machines.
- Manage production processes, including first-off, small to medium prototype runs, and medium to large batch quantities.
- Develop and document machining procedures, ensuring alignment with established work instructions and tooling sheets.
- Maintain high-quality standards for components, ensuring precision and adherence to tight tolerances throughout the machining process.
- Achieve and maintain satisfactory production output levels.
- Operate with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety protocols.
- Uphold cleanliness and organization within the work area.
Skills & Experience
- Completion of a recognized four-year machining apprenticeship.
- BTEC - ONC in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification such as EITB or City & Guilds.
- At least 2 years of experience in a post-qualification machining role.
- Proficient in working within both one-off prototype environments and high-volume batch production settings.
- Skilled in setting up and operating Mazak CNC machines, with the ability to program using Mazatrol and ISO languages.
- Capable of working independently and without supervision, demonstrating a strong initiative in task management.

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