Senior CNC Machinist
                    Reference: BBBH41604_1760952418
                    Posted: 20/10/2025
                    
                        
                            
                    
                
            - Up to £28.80 per hour + PAYE + O/T Rates
 - Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
 - Contract
 
MANE are currently recruiting for a Senior CNC Machinist responsible for preparing and proving out basic to complex programs and operating production runs within our high-tech machine shop, producing component parts for the aircraft interiors business.
Level of Work:
Responsibilities:
- Efficiently and accurately set up a wide range of Fanuc-controlled CNC milling and turning machinery to produce various component parts, from basic to complex, for low-batch, high-mix production runs.
 - Create or edit basic CNC programs using G & M code instructions.
 - Operate machines to produce parts in accordance with the daily production plan.
 - Conduct self-inspection of repeat work using appropriate inspection equipment.
 - Perform regular Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on machinery.
 - Report production issues and defects to the Team Lead and production engineering team.
 - Support the business in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency.
 - Monitor and document operational performance and provide feedback to the Team Lead.
 - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and support teams.
 - Maintain quality standards by understanding and adhering to the quality management system.
 - Comply with all company EH&S and compliance guidelines.
 - Maintain a clean, organised working environment by adhering to housekeeping, 5S, and FOD rules, ensuring a best-in-class workspace at all times.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Education & Experience:
- City and Guilds CNC/NC qualifications or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in CNC machining within a precision engineering environment.
 - Strong background in the use of various CNC milling and/or turning machinery.
 - Good understanding of Fanuc control systems.
 - Extensive knowledge of machine tooling and inspection measuring equipment.
 - Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce components to high-quality standards.
 - Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings and data.
 - Strong EH&S awareness in a manufacturing environment.
 - Ability to work unsupervised.
 - Good verbal and written communication skills.
 
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Education & Experience:
- Good knowledge of metallurgy.
 - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
 - Experience with lean manufacturing techniques.
 - Experience in completing projects for process improvement.
 
Local Information:
- Reports to: Team Leader (Late Shift)
 - Travel Requirement: 10%
 - Hours of Work: Flexible hours - 39 hours per week
- Mon-Thurs: 15:00-00:00
 - Fri: 12:00-17:00
 
 
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                    Steven McCarney 
                    Team Leader