CNC Machinist

CA Tech Talent; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Tech Talent in Exeter is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a Temp/Contract on-site role in the Devon & Somerset area. You will set and operate CNC and conventional mills/turning machines, read drawings and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

You must have a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Machining, with experience in control systems and precision measuring equipment. Apply now to join a dedicated workshop team and contribute to high-quality production.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Machining.
• Experience setting and operating CNC and/or conventional milling/turning machines.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience with control systems and precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and adjust machining equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods for each job.
• Edit and optimise machine programs where required, and load programs to machines.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and production paperwork.
• Identify and resolve machining issues, contributing to process improvements.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organised in line with 5S standards.
• Work safely at all times, following company health and safety procedures.

Skills

Machining experience

Read drawings

Precision measuring

CNC/conventional milling

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

NVQ3 Machining

Tools

Control systems

Job description

CNC Machinist | Temp/Contract | On-site, Devon & Somerset

The Role

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor / Production Manager, CNC Machinist's will produce high-quality precision components to drawing and specification. You will set and operate a range of machinery, ensuring parts are produced accurately, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and adjust machining equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods for each job.
• Edit and optimise machine programs where required, and load programs to machines.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using measuring equipment.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and production paperwork.
• Identify and resolve machining issues, contributing to process improvements.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and keep the work area clean and organised in line with 5S standards.
• Work safely at all times, following company health and safety procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Machinist in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting and operating CNC and/or conventional milling and turning machines.
• Working knowledge of control systems
• Strong ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in Machining or equivalent experience.

Note on Sponsorship:

We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

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