3-Axis CNC Team Leader & CADCAM Specialist

Right Match Recruitment Group Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Match Recruitment Group is partnering with a well established organisation in Dartford, Kent to recruit a 3-Axis CNC Team Leader / Senior Machinist - CADCAM for a full-time, permanent role.

The successful candidate will set, operate and programme CNC milling machines, while leading and mentoring the machining team and driving improvements in productivity, tooling, and setup practices.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme 3-axis CNC milling machines, including CADCAM programming when required.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to coordinate workloads, assist with production scheduling, and prioritise jobs to meet delivery requirements.
• Support, mentor and develop younger members of the machining team, sharing knowledge and improving technical skills.
• Identify and implement improvements to machining methods, programming strategies, tooling, and work holding to increase productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Develop improved fixtures and tooling solutions, recording photographs, and documenting proven set-ups for future reference.
• Improve departmental systems, procedures, and working practices to achieve greater consistency, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Proactively identify manufacturing issues and bring forward practical solutions and improvement ideas.
• Help monitor machine utilisation, workflow, and production performance, identifying opportunities to make better use of available capacity.
• Promote high standards of quality, housekeeping, and organisation throughout the 3-axis department.

Job description

Right Match Recruitment Group is partnering with a well established organisation in Dartford, Kent to recruit a 3-Axis CNC Team Leader / Senior Machinist - CADCAM for a full-time, permanent role.

The successful candidate will set, operate and programme CNC milling machines, while leading and mentoring the machining team and driving improvements in productivity, tooling, and setup practices.