Skilled Engineer

Skilled CNC Engineer

Location: Leeds
Hours: 37 hours per week
Department: Production

We are looking for a skilled CNC Engineer to join a small, busy production team. The successful candidate will have experience setting and operating CNC machinery, producing high-quality components to specification and within agreed production timescales.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving CNC turning, batch production, quality inspection and general machine maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

* Set and operate a range of CNC machinery, including Citizen sliding head machines, fixed head twin-turret lathes and CNC chucking lathes.

* Carry out basic CNC programme editing where required.

* Undertake batch production to meet volume, cost and quality targets.

* Complete first-off, last-off and in-process inspections.

* Ensure components are manufactured within specified tolerances.

* Maintain production output and ensure orders are completed on time.

* Carry out basic machine maintenance and general housekeeping.

* Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety.

* Follow 5S principles and maintain an organised working environment.

* Contribute to continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets.

Skills and Experience Required

* Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery.

* Experience with CNC lathes, ideally including sliding head machinery.

* Ability to identify and resolve technical and machine-related issues.

* Good understanding of engineering drawings and machining tolerances.

* Strong numerical, logical and methodical approach to work.

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

* Effective communication and teamwork skills.

* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

* Flexible and proactive approach to work.

Qualifications & Experience

* Ideally apprentice-trained in Mechanical Engineering.

* At least one year's hands-on experience setting and operating CNC machinery.

* Good understanding of 5S methodology.

* Proven ability to deliver quality components on time and to production requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a reliable, hands-on CNC Engineer with a strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and the ability to work effectively as part of a small production team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed