CNC Machinist

WR Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join a growing precision engineering business.

You will set, operate and produce precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications, with opportunities for overtime and overtime beyond base pay.

The role covers reading drawings, selecting tooling, maintaining tolerances and working with Mazak, Doosan, Dahlih or XYZ machines across 3- to 5-axis operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Machinist in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Confident setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience with Mazak, Doosan, Dahlih or XYZ machinery.
• Exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining.
• Experience machining complex or large-scale components.
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering tolerances and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machine tools to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods.
• Making machine adjustments and setting offsets to maintain accuracy.
• Monitoring machining operations and ensuring components meet specified tolerances.
• Carrying out dimensional inspections using relevant measuring equipment.
• Identifying and resolving machining and production issues.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and workshop safety.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading drawings

CNC programming

3/4/5-axis

Precision measuring

Tolerances

Tooling knowledge

Quality standards

Problem solving

Tools

Mazak

Doosan

Dahlih

XYZ machines

Job description

Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience - plus overtime

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a growing precision engineering business based in Cheltenham.

The company specialises in complex machining projects, working with a wide variety of materials and components, from small batch prototypes through to production runs and large scale engineering components.

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for setting, operating and producing precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machine tools to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods.
• Making machine adjustments and setting offsets to maintain accuracy.
• Monitoring machining operations and ensuring components meet specified tolerances.
• Carrying out dimensional inspections using relevant measuring equipment.
• Identifying and resolving machining and production issues.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and workshop safety.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience working as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Confident setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience with Mazak, Doosan, Dahlih or XYZ machinery.
• Exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining.
• Experience machining complex or large-scale components.
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering tolerances and quality standards.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining production standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.