Functional area: Research and Development
Country: UK - United Kingdom
City: Deeside
Company name: Atlas Copco IAS UK Limited
Date of posting: Aug 18, 2025
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Job Summary
As a Fastener Development CNC Machinist, you will be an integral component within the product development team, utilising the R&D lab machining cell to rapidly develop and manufacture a range of new and innovative prototype fasteners for automotive joining applications
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Fastener Technology Group product development team to develop and manufacture new and innovative prototype fasteners
Be competent in the safe use of specialist laboratory equipment, testing equipment and production equipment e.g., CNC lathes, manual lathes, manual milling machines and destructive test equipment
Safely use chemicals and chemical handling equipment both in the lab and the production areas and follow MSDS and COSHH requirements for the use and storage of hazardous chemicals
Collaborate with other departments and work within cross functional teams to support the development and implementation of new fastener designs and contribute to a broad range of research and business objectives
Identify suitable training courses and actively seek Continuing Professional Development activities
Education / Qualifications/Experience
Essential
Completed Apprenticeship or NVQs in CNC and manual machining or qualification equivalent experience
5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science. Grade C+
xperience
Essential
3+ years' experience as a machinist using CNC & manual turning/milling machines
Knowledge of manufacturing/production processes
Experience using quality and inspection equipment to verify part conformity
The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
Able to understand and interpret engineering/manufacturing drawings
Competent computer skills - including Word processing Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
Desirable
Awareness of ISO9001 or IATF16949 or similar Quality Management Systems
Manufacturing of small precision components
Programming using Fanuc programming language
Operating and programming sliding head lathes
Specifying and procuring suitable cutting tools
Experience using CAD packages; Solid Edge, Solid works, Autodesk Inventor or similar
Experience using CAM packages
You will be part of an exciting and collaborative environment which is designed to enable you to reach your optimum potential. Our offices are modern and our benefits reflect that we are a cohesive team where your physical and mental wellbeing is nurtured.
Here's just some of what we offer:
Excellent company pension
Private medical care
Health cash plan
Free Car Park
Free Electric Car Charge points
Subsidised study programme
Ambassador Programme where you get the opportunity to shape the future of our Company
Wellbeing initiatives such as
Cycle to work scheme
Annual safety day
Annual learning week
Summer and Christmas parties
Fitness Classes
Wildflower meadow
Modern Refreshment areas to enjoy
Discounts on numerous shops, restaurants, holidays and much more
Within Atlas Copco people make change happen so how you think will set you apart. We believe that an active growth mindset is empowering and will enable us to deliver to the best of our ability and you will be encouraged and supported to act to identify 'a better way' to make products and people's quality of life better. If you are the right person then you will instinctively know that the technical skills of our team are enhanced by their soft skills and that we need both to reach our optimal performance.
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Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.
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