Cnc Machinist

GPS Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

5 weeks holiday + statutory holidays

Performance bonus 10%

Modern equipment and growth

Job summary

GPS Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Toolmaker / CNC Machinist to join a precision engineering team serving aerospace customers. The role emphasizes high-accuracy fixtures, electrode holders and tooling with Fanuc control programming.

You will program and set CNC machines, edit models in Fusion 360, and develop machining strategies. The position requires working to tight tolerances and independent problem solving in a growth environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in toolmaking, precision machining, or aerospace fixtures.
• Strong CNC machining skills with Fanuc control programming (essential).
• Experience with Fusion 360 (CAM/model manipulation).
• EZCAM Mill Pro experience beneficial - training provided.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and produce right first time quality.
• Comfortable working independently and solving technical problems.
• Experience with EDM tooling or electrode holders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high accuracy fixtures, electrode holders, and precision tooling.
• Program and set CNC machines using Fanuc controls.
• Fusion 360 for model edits, and machining strategies.
• Maintain quality standards for aerospace customers.
• Support continuous improvement and efficient workflow.

Skills

Fanuc programming

Precision machining

Toolmaking

Aerospace fixtures

Tools

Fusion 360 CAM

EZCAM Mill Pro

EDM tooling

Fanuc controls

Job description

Vacancy: Toolmaker / CNC Machinist

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Mon-Fri dayshift

Salary: Excellent Rates of Pay (Neg on experience)

Overview

Due to significant growth and increased order volume from multiple blue chip aerospace customers, GPS Recruitment are recruiting for a high calibre Senior Toolmaker/CNC Machinist with strong programming and precision engineering experience.

Key Requirements

• Proven background in toolmaking, precision machining, or aerospace fixtures
• Strong CNC machining skills with Fanuc control programming (essential)
• Experience with Fusion 360 (CAM/model manipulation)
• EZCAM Mill Pro experience beneficial - training provided
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and produce right first time quality
• Comfortable working independently and solving technical problems
• Experience with EDM tooling or electrode holders is advantageous

Role Responsibilities

• Manufacture high accuracy fixtures, electrode holders, and precision tooling
• Program and set CNC machines using Fanuc controls
• Fusion 360 for model edits, and machining strategies
• Maintain quality standards for aerospace customers
• Support continuous improvement and efficient workflow

Package

• Excellent salary
• 10% performance bonus for hitting agreed targets
• 5 weeks holiday + statutory holidays
• Work on high value aerospace programmes with blue chip clients
• Modern equipment and investment-backed growth environment