Job Title:
CNC Machinist
Location:
Newcastle
Salary:
Up to £19.24 per hour +30% shift allowance for nights
Shifts:
Shift pattern: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights
- Unlimited mental health support
- Fully integrated employee assistance programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline for support on a range of emotional and practical issues
- 24/7, unlimited remote GP appointments
- Physiotherapy
- Medical second opinions
- 360 Wellbeing Score — four short assessments offering key insights into health and wellbeing, unlocking 1-2-1 lifestyle coaching for support
- Personal training and nutrition consultations
- Extensive everyday savings and discounts
- Financial and legal guidance
- On-demand wellbeing content and resources
- 22 days leave (pro rata based on three shifts)
- Up to 2 days additional leave per year
- Up to 5.5% company contribution to pension
- 4x basic annual salary (if enrolled in company pension)
Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting a leading engineering company specializing in precision manufacturing for various industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, they are committed to investing in cutting-edge technology and fostering a dynamic work environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values skill development and career progression.
Job Description – CNC Machinist (Mazak Integrex)
As a CNC Machinist, you will play a key role within our precision engineering team operating and programming Mazak Integrex multi-tasking machines . Reporting to the Cell Manager, you will be responsible for the programming, setting, and operation of Mazak Integrex mill-turn machines , producing high-precision components in a range of materials including exotic alloys, stainless steel, brass, duplex, and aluminium.
The successful candidate will have experience in Mazatrol / Mazak Integrex programming , multi-axis machining, and producing complex components in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, set and operate Mazak Integrex multi-tasking CNC machines .
- Create and edit Mazatrol programs for complex mill-turn components.
- Interpret engineering drawings and translate them into efficient machining programs.
- Produce precision components for single, small-batch, and production runs .
- Machine a range of materials including exotic alloys, stainless steels, duplex, brass and aluminium .
- Use precision inspection equipment to ensure components meet dimensional and quality standards.
- Optimise machining processes, tooling strategies and cycle times.
- Work collaboratively with production, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve machining challenges.
- Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health & Safety policies .
- Support and mentor apprentices and trainee machinists where required.
Skills & Experience Required
- Time-served CNC Machinist / CNC Programmer .
- Proven experience programming and operating Mazak Integrex multi-tasking machines .
- Strong knowledge of Mazatrol programming (Smooth / Matrix / Fusion control advantageous).
- Experience with multi-axis mill-turn machining .
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings (metric and imperial).
- Strong understanding of tooling, work holding and machining strategies for complex components.
- Experience machining high-value or difficult materials such as stainless steels, duplex and exotic alloys.
- Competent using precision measuring equipment and inspection processes.
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
- Security clearance (BPSS) may be required.
