Job Description

Overview
Waters Longbridge are hiring! We are looking for skilled CNC machinists (Milling) to join our team in Longbridge, in our brand new state of the art facility.
The successful candidate will set-up and operate multiple CNC machines and processes in our UK machining centre of excellence based in Longbridge, Birmingham. Working with state of the art 3 and 5 axis GF milling machines, Mazak lathes and Zeiss CMM machines to produce fully conforming components to a prescribed, efficient and timely manufacturing method.
In addition to salary, we provide 33 days holiday (Including bank holidays) , excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution (up to 10% company contribution), life assurance, income protection, private medical and private dental. You will also benefit from free parking and access to electric car charging. With Waters, there are opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.
Working hours (Weekly rotation):
Monday - Thursday 0600 - 1400 (30 minute paid break)
Friday 0600 - 1300 (30 minute paid break)
Monday - Thursday 1345 - 2145 (30 minute paid break)
Friday 1245 - 1945 (30 minute paid break)
Responsibilities

• Manufacture and inspect components to drawing specification.
• Set up and operate variety of milling, turning and inspection equipment as per prescribed standard operating procedures.
• Monitor tool life and aid in the developing of process control by utilising pre-control & statistical process control techniques.
• In conjunction with the team leader, supervisors and manufacturing engineers adopt lean manufacturing and continuous improvement opportunities to optimise productivity.
• Compliance to good housekeeping methods and adherence to 5s to support a methodical and efficient work area.

Qualifications
Education:
Ideally apprentice trained or equivalent proven experience in milling and turning.
Experience:

• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing role.
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and appropriate tooling.
• Proven skills in a multi-axis/complex machining environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and process improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in using relevant ispection techniques/equipment to achieve drawing tolerances.
• Experience on different mill/turn CNC machines (GF, Mazak,Robodrill).

Competencies:

• Highly numerate team player with the ability to work to high standards and exacting targets
• Ability to manufacture and inspect to engineering drawings.
• Capable of multi-tasking and with high levels of attention to detail for both manufacture and documentation
• Project a flexible, proactive approach, coupled with the willingness to ensure outputs are achieved - working overtime as required.

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.
Company Description
Waters Longbridge, UK machining centre of excellence:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC operator to join our manufacturing team on a fulltime, permanent basis at our brand new state of the art machining facility working a double day shift with competitive basic salary, a great shift pay rate and fantastic company benefits.
Waters Longbridge is a brand new, purpose build, state of the art machining faciltity. You will be working on brand new state of the art GF milling machines, as well as brand new Zeiss, Hexagon and Mitituyo CMM's.
Waters is a global company providing excellent employee benefits, including company pension scheme and a healthcare package. The Longbridge site is an agile and fast-growing team. We are able to offer you a flexible approach to work and a family-oriented culture.
The Longbridge site is home to our experienced precision-engineering team. We are passionate about making quality products to achieve the highest customer satisfaction. We give our employees the time and resources to develop and learn new skills and techniques. We value team communication and collaboration.
Who We Are:
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
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