Job Title: CNC Turn-Mill Engineer (Night Shift)
Location: Rock Ferry Birkenhead (Site is looking to relocate in the Wirral / Teeside area)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Night Shift (Monday - Wed 6 pm – 6am, Thursday 6pm – 10:15pm) could be additional hours to 6am on Friday morning
Reporting To: Production Manager / Engineering Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated CNC Turn-Mill Engineer to join our night shift team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating a Nakamura-Tome CNC turn-mill machines or Doosan CNC turn-mill machines to manufacture high-quality precision components in line with production requirements and customer specifications.
Programming experience is desirable but not essential, as full programming support may be available. However, candidates capable of creating or modifying CNC programs will be viewed favourably.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate Nakamura-Tome CNC turn-mill machines.
- Produce precision-machined components to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
- Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
- Change tooling and offsets as required.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, process sheets and work instructions.
- Ensure components meet required quality standards and tolerances.
- Identify and report production, tooling or quality issues.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
- Complete production documentation accurately and on time.
- Work efficiently to achieve production targets and deadlines.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC turn-mill machines.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience working to tight tolerances.
- Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and inspection techniques.
- Ability to work independently during a night shift operation.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience with Nakamura-Tome and/or Doosan CNC turn-mill machines.
- Ability to create, edit or optimise CNC programs.
- Knowledge of Fanuc controls.
- Experience in a precision engineering or subcontract machining environment.
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated CNC Turn-Mill Engineer to join our night shift team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating Nakamura-Tome and Doosan CNC turn-mill machines to manufacture high-quality precision components in line with production requirements and customer specifications.
Programming experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates who can create, edit, or optimise CNC programs will be viewed favourably.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate Nakamura-Tome and Doosan CNC turn-mill machines.
- Produce precision-machined components to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
- Adjust tooling offsets and machine parameters to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Change tooling and undertake routine machine maintenance checks.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, process sheets and work instructions.
- Identify and resolve machining or production issues where possible.
- Ensure all components meet required quality standards and tolerances.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop.
Job Title
Night Shift CNC Turn-Mill Setter/Operator (Nakamura-Tome & Doosan)
This role would suit an experienced CNC Setter/Operator with knowledge of modern turn-mill technology who is capable of running Nakamura-Tome and/or Doosan machines on a permanent Monday to Friday night shift. Programming ability would be advantageous but is not essential.
Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
