CNC Machinist

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.