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Machining Technician

  • Location:

    Peterborough

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    Market related

  • Contact:

    Kym Herring

  • Contact email:

    kym.herring@seismicgroup.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01275867411

  • Job ref:

    SEI6210C

  • Published:

    14 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-30

Machining Technician – Peterborough

Initially a 12 month contract – likely to be extended for the right person.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Machining Technician to support our current programs, contributing toward continued growth and market leadership in compact Diesel engines.

What will you do:-

  • The successful candidate will be working within the Research & Development Department to carry out, a variety of machining / fabrication tasks to support our current and new programs, working to very tight deadlines
  • This will involve reading and interpreting engineering drawings and following engineers’ instructions using a variety of machinery (CNC and conventional) to produce the parts.
  • The opportunity to work at a higher level, coordinating work and area activities is possible if candidates have previous experience.

‎What skills and experience you need:-

  • ‎Previous experience operating conventional Lathes, Milling machines, Grinding, Boring machines and or CNC programming / operating
  • Previous experience in using measuring equipment, including vernier callipers depth and thread gauges to name a few
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Applicants must be self-motivated with good team working skills and be willing to work shifts if needed, (Currently no shift work in the area).
  • Initiative, problem solving and positive attitude to change are also essential.

 Desirable Skills:-

  • ‎Apprenticeship / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Machining or equivalent qualifications
  • Previous experience at work coordinating or Leadership Experience
  • Previous experience using Mazak 5 axis Mazatrol smooth X control, Feature Cam
  • Previous experience using Haas ST 10 Fanuc control.

The above represents a summary of the role.  A full description of this contract assignment is available; the rate advertised is the rate paid by the agency to an umbrella employment company.  It is not a PAYE pay rate.  A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.

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