CNC Machining Lead – Lean Innovation & Growth

Hunter Selection

Port Talbot

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance cover

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Early finish on Friday

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Machining Lead in Port Talbot to drive CNC manufacturing and lead a high‑quality machine shop. You’ll oversee tooling, programming interfaces, and process improvements to deliver high‑volume, precision components for fast-moving product lines.

You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to refine hardware and firmware integration, optimize workflows, and mentor shop floor colleagues.

Qualifications

Experience operating CNC machines in a production environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Skilled in using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
Familiar with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Maximising effectiveness of machine tools to demand.
Drive productivity improvement on CNCs through better tooling, program design, use of automation.
Set up and operate CNC machines (lathes, mills, drills) according to job requirements.
Load raw materials and verify tooling setup.
Interpret technical drawings and ensure dimensional accuracy.
Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments.
Monitor machine performance and report issues promptly.
Apply lean principles and suggest process improvements.