CNC Machinist

Company Overview

Located in Peterborough, England, Howden Turbo UK, a Baker Hughes company, brings over 150 years of engineering expertise in designing, manufacturing, and servicing steam turbines and high-integrity rotating equipment. The company supports diverse industries including power generation, defense, marine, and industrial sectors, focusing on delivering reliable, high-performance engineered solutions.

As part of the expansive Howden, Chart Industries, and Baker Hughes organization, Howden Turbo UK offers employees the chance to work on complex, high-value projects that contribute to critical infrastructure and sustainable industrial innovations.

Role Summary

The CNC Machinist will join the manufacturing team to set up and operate heavy-duty milling machines to produce large, intricate components according to exact engineering specifications. This role requires working from detailed drawings and maintaining exemplary safety, quality, and precision standards. The ideal candidate enjoys tackling engineering challenges and takes pride in precision craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate heavy milling machinery to fabricate components adhering to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine sizeable and complex parts to demanding tolerances and surface finishes.
• Interpret detailed technical drawings and manufacturing instructions accurately.
• Choose suitable tooling, cutting speeds, feeds, and machine settings across various materials.
• Set up workpieces precisely and establish machine datums and offsets.
• Execute roughing and finishing machining operations effectively.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision tools such as micrometers, verniers, and bore gauges.
• Adjust machines to ensure dimensional accuracy throughout production runs.
• Safe handling of large components via overhead cranes and lifting devices as necessary.
• Identify and resolve machining and tooling problems promptly to reduce downtime and maintain quality standards.
• Upkeep machinery, tools, and workspace to rigorous housekeeping and safety norms.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and customer demands.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience as a machinist in heavy engineering, manufacturing, or industrial settings.
• Proficiency in milling operations including conventional and/or CNC machining techniques.
• Competence in reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience machining bulky, complex components.
• Strong knowledge of tooling choices, cutting parameters, and machining methods.
• Ability to work accurately within tight tolerance limits and maintain high-quality results.
• Skillful in using precision measuring instruments for inspection purposes.
• Solid understanding of workshop health and safety protocols.
• Capability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with large-bed or heavy-duty milling machines.
• Skills in CNC programming or editing.
• Familiarity with CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Heidenhain, or Siemens.
• Experience machining castings, forgings, fabrications, or comparable heavy components.
• Working knowledge of stainless steel and other demanding materials.
• Certification and experience in operating overhead cranes or lifting equipment.
• Possession of engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, or similar qualifications.

Working Hours and Compensation

The standard workweek comprises 37 hours, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday from 07:30 to 12:30. Upon completion of training, opportunities for shift work arise, offering premium pay rates: 1.26x for regular shifts, 1.34x for night shifts, 1.5x for overtime Monday to Saturday, and double pay on Sundays.