Singer Instruments empower scientists in laboratories in over 60 countries to accelerate their research efforts on global challenges such as cures for cancer and solutions for renewable energies. We’re looking for a CNC Machinist to join our dynamic machine shop. Located near Minehead on the UK's South West coast, Singer offers world-class culture, benefits, and a phenomenal work/life balance that is not often found in CNC jobs.. An engaged team makes great products!
The role
Are you a dynamic, detail-oriented individual with a passion for precision engineering? We're looking for candidates of all experience levels to come and make a big contribution to our small workshop team for the precision manufacture of low volume production and R&D components.
You’ll join the Workshop, operating out of an established R&D and manufacturing facility. Our machine shop utilises top-of-the-line equipment, including an NL2500 Lathe, Heidenhain Milling Machines, DMG Mori, and a Spinner 5-Axis.
Precision Machining: You will program, set, and operate CNC machines and manual operations to drawings with micron tolerances.
R&D and Optimisation: You will focus on low volume and R&D manufacturing, driving continuous improvement methodologies and process optimisation.
Quality Control (QC): You will check components to technical drawings in line with quality processes and procedures, utilising varied metrology tools and equipment to ensure component conformity.
Workflow Management: You will collaborate to prioritise work schedules with the team to ensure efficient production.
Experience as a CNC Machinist capable of Operating, Setting, and Programming.
Experience with FeatureCam Programming and working with a variety of materials.
The ability to work with very small volumes in a busy, flexible environment.
The capability to work with metric and imperial measurements.
Excellent team working skills as well as the ability to drive individual task completion.
Flexibility, adaptability, and great communication skills.
Bonus Requirements: Experience with CMM, Production Engineering, or Application Engineering. (Plus BBQ Skills!).
We are looking for candidates with experience in using our CNC machines and other machine shop equipment such as pillar drills and band saws. We're truly looking for the right individual to join our team, and your unique journey, dynamic personality, and culture fit matter to us.
Location & Lifestyle: Your hike / bike / surf / kitesurf is part of your daily life
Flexible Options: A great work/life balance (Not often found in CNC jobs!), featuring 9-5 Monday to Friday with truly flexible options
Spontaneous Fun: Surf’s-up no-notice time off for surf or weather-related activities
Health: Healthcare scheme through WPA and mental healthcare support for all permanent employees
Bonuses: Profit Share for Nerds and £1,000 employee referrals from your network
Ownership: Equity for Nerds share options scheme
Growth: Training and long-term pathway development
We encourage applications from all individuals and respect and appreciate differences and unique ways of thinking. We are flexible and can adapt both our application and assessments by discussing your individual needs first.
Singer Instruments, headquartered in Somerset on the edge of Exmoor, develop laboratory automation to accelerate research for scientists who want to make the world a better place. As an employee-owned company, Singer puts their people first and we are very proud to have won the Somerset Business Awards Employer of the Year.
Staff are highly motivated by their global scientific impact and a shared value for company culture. Table football in the staff room, boules in the Japanese garden, and table tennis and barbecues on the deck form part of our working ethos. The atmosphere is relaxed, attitudes are positive, and nobody wears a suit. Work in a rapidly growing business should be fun, so Singer take any opportunity possible to celebrate success. Did somebody say BBQ?!
Profit Share for Nerds
Equity for Nerds
Training
Great culture
Healthcare scheme
Employee referrals
Pension
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Holiday bonus on length of service
Zero-notice time off for surf and sun
Roadwater near Minehead, Somerset
Permanent
