Machinist/Machine Operator

About the role

Job Title: Machinist/Machine Operator Location: Gillingham, Kent Salary: Circa £28,000 Contract: Permanent Full Time Join London Fire Solutions - Build a Skilled Career in Manufacturing Ready to take your machining skills to the next level? If youve got a background in machinery and want to be part of a growing, specialist industry -this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with real progression. At London Fire Solutions (LFS), we dont just offer jobs - we invest in people . About th… This is a precision machining role where set-up discipline, drawing interpretation and repeatable inspection are central. Candidates should expect to work with engineering drawings, tooling, offsets and production quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate or program CNC machinery according to the level described in the source advert
• Read engineering drawings and check tolerances before and during machining
• Select tools, load programs, set offsets and adjust feeds or speeds where authorised
• Inspect components using verniers, micrometers, gauges or CMM support as required
• Record production, inspection and non-conformance information clearly
• Work with setters, programmers, quality and production leads to improve cycle time and reduce scrap

Requirements

• CNC machining experience on mills, lathes, routers or turn-mill equipment relevant to the role
• Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances
• Confident using common inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Heidenhain, Siemens or similar controls is useful
• Careful approach to quality, tool wear, offsets and machine housekeeping

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