Toolmaker / CNC Machinist

G&H Ilminster, Somerset

Full Time Permanent Role

Competitive Salary DOE + Excellent Company Benefits

Do you have CNC Programming experience of both lathe and 3 axis mills?

Do you have experience of working with CAM programming?

If so we want to hear from you!

Here at G&H Ilminster we research, develop and engineer optical elements used in aerospace and defence applications. We are currently looking for a Toolmaker / CNC Machinist able to manufacture and repair tooling of both metal and glass using manual and CNC machines.

Main duties include;

• Manufacturing and repairing of tooling both metal and glass to desired specifications, including the use of both manual and CNC machines.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings.
• Ability to maintain a good level of housekeeping and maintain the toolroom standards.
• Responsible for basic machine TPM
• Maintaining stock levels of toolroom consumables
• Using tool room equipment correctly and safely as intended.
• Self-inspection of parts to maintain drawing requirements.

Ideal candidates will have the following;

• Time Served Apprentice or HND/HNC, ideally with 5+ years’ experience
• CNC programming of both lathe and 3 axis mill essential, 5 axis would be an advantage.
• Ability to use Cam programming software an advantage.
• Have a well-rounded knowledge of the various type of toolroom machinery, fittings, speeds and feeds.
• Setting and operating of machinery.
• Working to both engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Use of standard work shop inspection equipment such as Vernier’s, micrometres and slip gauges.

As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension pays 6%
• Company bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• SAYE Scheme
• £500 bonus for friend referral scheme (T’s and C’s apply)