CNC Milling Machinist/ Programmer

Job Title: CNC Machinist/Programmer - Milling

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £37 - £39K depending on skills and experience

Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Mon-Friday 7am till 3pm

Job Type: Permanent, full time

The Role: SMC are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist/ Programmer Milling to join the team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support the team to ensure manufacturing orders(MO's) are completed in line with expectations of both internal and external customers. You will ensure quality is maintained, aiming for "Right First Time" approach on all build requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and operate CNC Milling machines to manufacture precise components based on technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure adherence to required tolerances and specifications.
• Collaborate with the production engineering team to optimise machining processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC machines to ensure smooth operations.
• Work with a variety of metals to create custom parts for different industries.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organised work area.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist with programming, setting, and operating skills.
• Experienced using CNC Milling machines, 3/4/5 axis, HyperMILL, Fanuc and Heidenhain
• Proficiency in programming HyperMILL highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent knowledge of machining techniques, tooling, and materials.
• Familiarity with measurement instruments and quality control procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet project deadlines.

What We Offer: The reason for our success is our people. Every team member has a voice, and this contributes to our successes as a company!

We take pride in our collaborative, innovative and customer-experience culture where team members feel respected, empowered, and valued.

We are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals.

SMC has sustainable development goals as we believe in caring for our futures as well as the future of the planet.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Free lunches from onsite canteen.
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus Holiday Trading scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Cycle to work and car lease schemes
• SMC rewards and benefits portal including retail discounts
• Ongoing training and development

The Selection Process:
Upon application, candidates will be asked to undertake a first interview online or by phone, secondly, some online testing, lastly a second interview which takes place on site at our offices and an opportunity to view our machine shop.