Machinist

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Machinist you will be working for Westinghouse Electric Company at the Springfields site near Preston in the Main Workshops department.  The Main Workshops department support the site through manufacture and repair of machined components (one off to small batch) in a range of materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate a range of manual & CNC turning & milling machines (including programming) to produce components that meet drawing specification and tolerance.

Qualifications:

• Time served apprenticeship in machining (NVQ level 3).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a machinist role.
• Reading and interpreting Engineering drawings including geometric tolerancing.
• Manufacturing of components to meet drawing specification and tolerance.
• Use of measuring equipment and gauges.
• Working safely in an engineering machining environment.
• Manual & CNC Turning (including programming)
• Manual & CNC Milling (including programming)

Desirable experience:

• Toolmaking
• Operate Manual Horizontal/Vertical Boring Machines
• Programming using XYZ ProtoTRAK system
• Programming & Operating HAAS machines
• Use of OneCNC CAD/CAM software

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Why Westinghouse? 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 

  • Life insurance

  • Pension plan

• Learning and development opportunities.

• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other. 

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse.