Cnc Machinist

BlueGate Consulting Ltd; Caddington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting Ltd is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist in Luton to manufacture parts and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings using CNC milling or turning machines. The role covers setting, programming, and operating machines, with focus on accuracy and timely production.

Lean principles and ERP logging are expected. The candidate will support tooling fabrication, layout inspection, and continuous improvement initiatives in a low-volume production environment, contributing to overall

Qualifications

• Experience setting, programming and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• Ability to manufacture to engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and basic trig.

Responsibilities

• Set, program and operate CNC milling or turning machines to part specs.
• Manufacture parts and components from engineering drawings in low-volume production.
• Manufacture or modify tooling such as jigs, fixtures and moulds.
• Lay out and verify dimensions using precision measuring tools and trig knowledge.
• Meet production times as indicated on job travellers.
• Log work times in an ERP system to ensure booking compliance.
• Contribute to lean improvements and workshop facilities.
• Support continuous improvement through structured problem-solving.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

Lean concepts

ERP systems

Precision measurement

Tools

ERP software

Job description

CNC Machinist - Luton, Bedfordshire

The CNC Machinist will manufacture piece parts and sub-assemblies using various machine tools in accordance with laid out specifications/drawings, work instructions and quality procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Set, program and operate CNC milling or turning machine to machine parts to specifications.
• Manufacture parts and components in a low volume production environment to engineering drawings.
• Manufacture or modify tooling, such as jigs, fixtures and moulds.
• Lay out and verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring and marking equipment and knowledge of trigonometry.
• Demonstrate ability to achieve times specified on job travellers as indicated by Production Engineering to meet production requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to utilise an ERP system for logging work times to maintain booking compliance.
• Active involvement in improving workshop facilities as part of the lean program.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts.

Shift pattern

• Early shift: Mon - Thu 06.00 - 14.15 Friday 06.00 - 12.00
• Late shift: Mon - Thu 14.15 - 22.30 Friday 12.00 - 18.00