CNC Machinist

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k-£45k per year

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd in Hastings is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join an established workshop. You will set, operate and program CNC turning machines, carry out manual turning, read engineering drawings and use CAM software to create bespoke components.

The role requires proficiency with G-code/M-code and a hands-on approach to Lean manufacturing in a precision metalworking environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC turning and programming.
• Strong manual turning experience is required.
• Experience with CAM software, ideally Delcam or Mastercam.
• Good knowledge of G-code, M-code, offsets and machine functions.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience producing bespoke or low-volume components.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machinery.
• Work with both horizontal and vertical CNC lathes.
• Run programmes directly and remotely.
• Programme bespoke components using CAM software.
• Carry out manual turning and traditional machining operations.
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Set workpieces, tooling, offsets and machine parameters.
• Use G-code and M-code effectively.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet specification.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC programming

G-code / M-code

CAM software

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Delcam

Mastercam

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Operator to join an established business in Hastings. This is a hands-on role for someone who can confidently set, operate and program CNC turning machinery, while also bringing strong manual machining skills.

If you enjoy working with precision equipment, tackling bespoke work and producing high-quality components, this could be your next move.

What’s on Offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC turning machinery
• Work with both horizontal and vertical CNC lathes
• Run programmes directly and remotely
• Programme bespoke components using CAM software
• Carry out manual turning and traditional machining operations
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Set workpieces, tooling, offsets and machine parameters
• Use G-code and M-code effectively
• Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet specification
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements

• Proven experience in CNC turning and programming
• Strong manual turning experience
• Experience with CAM software, ideally Delcam or Mastercam
• Good knowledge of G-code, M-code, offsets and machine functions
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience producing bespoke or low-volume components
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of machining and precision metalworking
• Lean manufacturing experience would be advantageous

Our Ideal Candidate

You’ll be an experienced CNC machinist who can do more than simply operate a machine. You’ll be confident setting, programming and problem-solving, with the practical skills to take a component from drawing through to finished product.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.