CNC Machinist

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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a CNC Machinist for a 12 month contract based in Annesley.

Job description - the role

The Role of a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician is to process product using various techniques, that require a time served apprenticeship and experience of machining, inspection and NDT, as set out by technical instructions, Inspection Procedure cards, Engineering drawings and specifications.

As a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician you will:

A team member can fill any shopfloor role within the facility. Carrying out machining, inspection NDT, Linear friction welding, Inertia welding, Furnace, Bino inspection and Robotic polishing on a variety of Blades, Discs, Blisks and Drums.
Set up and run programmes, working to technical instructions and sentencing accordingly.
Work closely with support functions.
Ensuring safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
Maintaining high levels of 5S, Housekeeping and Asset care
You must be able to work a shift pattern which can consist of regular days, 2 shifts, 3-shifts or a 4-shift pattern depending on workload. Whilst most areas operate on a 3-shift basis, you must be flexible to the business needs.Who we are looking for:

Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols for washing engineering components.
Previous experience in component cleaning or washing processes.
Hands-on mechanical experience in a similar operational or manufacturing role.
Experience working within the aerospace industry is highly desirable.
Proven ability to adhere to strict procedures and standards in a regulated, quality-controlled environment.Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

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