An interesting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a CNC machinist / programmer within our Machine Shop. Reporting to our Machine Shop Cell Leaders your responsibilities will include working various Production CNC and manual turning and milling machines.

In order to be successful in this role we are currently looking for a person that has meticulous attention to detail having worked in a precision environment to tight tolerances. The right person needs to be able to proficiently work CNC machines, have programming skills, is organised, and can manage their workload whilst being able to work as part of a team whilst also being reliable and flexible. Attention to detail is key to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• To be competent in Producing high quality components to tight drawing tolerances in given time scales utilizing the tools within the machine shop. Predominantly CNC Mill-Turn machines and Conventional Machines.
• Prepare and maintain CNC machine to required specification and procedural guidelines
• Ability to Set and change tools & make fine adjustments to produce accurate components.
• Operate CNC equipment to procedure and health and safety guidelines.
• To be conversant with ISO programming of CNC milling & turning machines.
• Essential to have the ability to inspect components to tight tolerances with standard inspection equipment including CMM.
• Work with all stakeholders to deliver the production plan on time.
• Ensure high standards of quality to exceed your customers’ expectations.
• Mazak experience desirable.

Requirements for Consideration

• Demonstrate communication skills required to liaise with Design, manufacturing, purchasing and production planning to effectively complete all required component manufacture tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience in monitoring personal workload essential
• Versatile and adaptable
• Positive and forward thinking
• Continually looking to improve efficiency

Required Personal Attributes

• Efficiency – Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
• Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically.  Earns trust and maintains confidence.  Does what is right.  Speaks plainly and truthfully
• Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs
• Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project
• Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions.  Copes effectively with complexity and change
• Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work.  Has a can-do attitude
• Work Ethic – possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done.  Has a track record of working hard
• High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best
• Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints
• Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative
• Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship

What Taylor Hobson offers you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com