CNC Machinist (3 shift)

Salary: £39,000 - £40,000
Hours: Full-Time | Rotating 3-Shift Pattern
Location: Washington

The Company

Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, we are looking to recruit skilled CNC Machinists with either Turning or Milling experience to join our established manufacturing team in Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing precision engineering business, working with modern CNC machinery to manufacture high-quality components for a variety of industries.

Whether your background is in CNC Turning or CNC Milling, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

This is a CNC Setter/Operator position focused on setting, operating and proving out existing CNC programmes. You will be responsible for producing precision-engineered components to tight tolerances, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency are maintained.

Please note that this is not a CNC programming role. However, candidates with programming knowledge or experience will be at an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Setting and operating CNC Turning or CNC Milling machines
Proving out and running existing CNC programmes
Making minor programme edits, tooling changes and offset adjustments where required
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
Conducting in-process inspections using a range of measuring equipment
Ensuring products meet customer and quality standards
Maintaining machine performance and reporting any issues
Working safely and efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities

About You

Essential Requirements

Proven experience setting and operating CNC Turning or CNC Milling machines
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience working to tight tolerances within a precision engineering environment
Experience proving out and running existing CNC programmes
Ability to make minor programme edits and tooling offset adjustments
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Flexible approach to working a rotating shift pattern
Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude

Desirable Requirements

Experience using Fanuc or Heidenhain controls
Programming knowledge or previous CNC programming experience
Experience across both Turning and Milling disciplines
Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000
Permanent, full-time position
Overtime opportunities available
Stable employment within a growing business
Modern manufacturing environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Immediate interviews availableIf you're an experienced CNC Turner or CNC Miller looking for your next challenge with a well-established engineering business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

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