CNC Machinist

Jobless; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Pension and life insurance

Onsite parking

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Rubberatkins in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join the Tooling team. You will set, programme and operate CNC equipment to produce steel components and rubber elements, interpreting drawings and using CAD/CAM software. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy and productive machining in a hands-on environment.

The position requires working a rotating three-shift schedule (6:00am–2:00pm, 2:00pm–10:00pm, 10:00pm–6:00am) with opportunities for growth and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Proven ability to set up, program and run CNC equipment to specification.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software for programming and read drawings.
• Commitment to quality, safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, programme and operate CNC machines to manufacture accurate components to specification.
• Use CAD/CAM software to support programming, dimension drawings and interpret manufacturing requirements.
• Machine steel components and rubber elements, including fitting PCDs and straps, final tooling assembly and outgoing quality checks.
• Use precision measuring equipment to confirm accuracy and quality.
• Maintain safe working practices, good housekeeping and adherence to Rubberatkins procedures, quality standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, machining processes and working methods.

Skills

CNC Machining

Setting & Programming

CAD/CAM (Fusion 360)

Reading Engineering Drawings

Quality & Safety

Tools

Fusion 360

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Bring your CNC machining skills to Rubberatkins, where precision, problem-solving and teamwork help us design and manufacture innovative elastomer and plastic solutions for customers operating in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Tooling team in Aberdeen. This is a hands-on role where you will set, programme and operate CNC equipment, machine steel components and rubber elements, interpret engineering drawings, use CAD/CAM software and contribute to accurate, safe and efficient production.

Why join Rubberatkins?

At Rubberatkins, our people work side-by-side with customers and colleagues to deliver high-performing products, outstanding service and solutions that make a difference. We value curiosity, integrity, partnership and continuous improvement, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to help make tomorrow better than today.

What you will be doing

• Set up, programme and operate CNC machines to manufacture accurate components to specification.
• Use CAD/CAM software to support programming, dimension drawings and interpret manufacturing requirements.
• Machine steel components and rubber elements, including fitting PCDs and straps, final tooling assembly and outgoing quality checks.
• Use precision measuring equipment to confirm accuracy and quality.
• Maintain safe working practices, good housekeeping and adherence to Rubberatkins procedures, quality standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, machining processes and working methods.

This is a shift-based role, working on a weekly rotating three-shift pattern covering 6:00am–2:00pm, 2:00pm–10:00pm and 10:00pm–6:00am.

What we are looking for

• Previous CNC machining experience, including setting, operating and programming CNC machines.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software for CNC programming; Fusion 360 experience would be advantageous, but equivalent software experience will also be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• A strong approach to quality, safety and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, accountable and improvement-focused mindset.

What we offer

• 5-hour working week.
• 33 days’ holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Festive shutdown.
• Additional loyalty days, up to 5 days.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Onsite parking.
• Growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, GP24 online GP service and discounted gym memberships.
• Relocation package available, subject to terms and conditions.