CNC Engineer - Die Casting

CNC Engineer – Die Casting Location: Burnley<br />Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–3:00pm<br />Salary: £35,000 We’re looking for an experienced CNC Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, working with die-cast aluminium and zinc components. This is a hands-on role covering CNC setting, operating and programming, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and continuous improvement. The Role

• Set, operate and programme CNC machines, including milling, turning and machining centres
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Select tooling, fixtures and work-holding equipment
• Set tooling offsets, speeds and feeds
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Make programme adjustments to improve quality, cycle times and tool life
• Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components
• Identify and resolve machining, tooling and quality issues
• Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Carry out basic machine checks and preventative maintenance
• Support continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing activities About You You’ll ideally have previous experience in a CNC machining/engineering environment and be confident with setting and operating CNC machinery. You should have:
• Good knowledge of CNC machining and tooling
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Strong inspection and measuring skills
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and quality
• Experience with die-cast materials would be advantageous
• CNC programming experience (Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain) would be beneficial Why Apply?
• Monday–Thursday working week
• 6am–3pm hours
• £35,000 per annum
• Permanent opportunity
• Established manufacturing environment
• Varied, hands-on CNC engineering role
• Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking for a Monday–Thursday role in Burnley, we'd like to hear from you