Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers
Job Vacancy – Senior CNC Machinist
Who is Senior plc?
Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 27 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, and land vehicle and power & energy markets.
We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence that is underpinned by its people and processes.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
Who is Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers
Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies and kit sets for the Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear and Marine industries and emerging markets.
We pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture extremely complicated components and assemblies utilising state of the art equipment and facilities.
We are an AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and offer a fully engineered solution, from design concept through to high volume manufacture, to supply a range of world class products to our customers.
We evaluate every part of our customers’ requirements which enables us to provide a truly bespoke high-quality solution that delivers real value.
Senior CNC Machinist - What does the job involve?
Ensuring the best manufacturing techniques are carried out within the Machine Shop by practical application of the most appropriate methods of programming, setting and operation of the machine tools and to stimulate an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
Hours of work: 39 hours per week.
Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 6.45am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.00am to 1.00pm with 30-minute unpaid break for lunch
Senior CNC Machinist - What will my responsibilities include?’
- Programming, setting, and operating all machines within their area of expertise.
- Ensuring that the methods, tooling, and fixtures used to effectively achieve a cost-effective quality product in accordance with the production requirements.
- In conjunction with the support team, develop standards of work for NPI / modified products being introduced to the manufacturing area.
- Help move existing machining processes to other areas of the machine shop to aid production.
- Train and hand over machining processes to other members of the production team.
- Monitoring the process during manufacture to ensure total process control is maintained, ensuring an energetic pursuit of improved methods and production times.
- Ensuring that the required Quality standards are achieved, reporting any non-conformances according to the company procedure. Work with associated LPE departments to identify root cause and corrective actions required to prevent discrepancies.
- Ensuring that high standards of Health & Safety and housekeeping are maintained within the manufacturing area.
- Ensuring that preventative maintenance schedules are strictly carried out.
- The Maintenance of CNC Programs, tooling and fixturing records within the cell.
- Ensuring standard work/setting sheets are created and maintained, and appropriate training delivered.
Senior CNC Machinist - What key skills and experience do I need?
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience working on the required work centres, within a high precision manufacturing environment
- Wide ranging manufacturing process knowledge, across differing materials in varying applications
- Experience of working to engineering drawings or work instructions i.e. Job Cards
- Knowledge of how-to machine, handle and protect all types of manufactured components
- Experience and ability to program, set and operate different machine tools
- Ability to interpret technical drawings with a high-level understanding of geometric dimensions & tolerances
- Programming various machine controls for the desired area (Desirable)
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety (Desirable)
- Good understanding of Oil & Gas, Defence, Aerospace & Nuclear sector (Desirable)
- CNC Programming both “on” and or “off” line (Desirable)
Senior CNC Machinist - What qualifications should I have?
- Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
- Basic Skills in Microsoft office software applications
- Security Clearance (Desirable)
Why join Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers
Some of the benefits you can expect if you are successful are:
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Career and development opportunities
- 34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
- Health cash plan scheme
- Health & wellbeing services
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Profit sharing scheme
- Reward and recognition
LPE are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.