CNC Machinist

STATS Group; Kintore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Kintore is seeking an experienced Machinist to set up and operate CNC machine tools. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality and safety standards and assist in training apprentices. Candidates with the ability to read engineering drawings and basic programming skills are preferred. The role offers a supportive environment promoting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Competent in the set up and operation of CNC machine tools.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications.
• Skill in planning methods of machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machine tools.
• Ensure drawings and procedures are up to date.
• Perform inspections on manufactured components.
• Assist in training apprentices.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Basic programming on Heidenhan, MAZATROL, Fanuc, or Siemens

Reading engineering drawings

Using inspection equipment

Planning methods of machining

Selecting carbide grades, feeds, and speeds

Offline programming in Autodesk Fusion or equivalent

Education

Time Served Machinist

Job description

Kintore, Aberdeenshire, UK

July 2025

Job Purpose

• To manufacture components to drawing dimensions or specific instruction whilst ensuring housekeeping/safety procedures are followed at all times.
  
  

Directly Reports To

• Manufacturing Supervisor
  
  

along with

• Workshop & Manufacturing Manager and Other Machinists.
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Set up and operation of CNC machine tools.
• Ensure all relevant drawings, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
• Operate and handle materials and tools in a safe manner.
• Operating the machine safely and competently in accordance with manufacturers operating instructions and ensuring that good safety and housekeeping standards are maintained as laid down in QHSE policies and procedures.
• After completing the operation, carry out the inspection on the manufactured component before releasing.
• Ensuring that the work area is kept clean, appropriate and safety equipment is worn at all times.
• Assisting with the training of apprentices.
• Reporting any environmental and health & safety issues that arise.
• To maintain material certification and traceability for all material used.
• The mentoring of developing machinists within the manufacturing team.
  
  

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.
  
  

Qualifications

• Time Served Machinist
  
  

Internal Training Requirements

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level
  
  

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

• Competent in the set up and operation of CNC machine tools.
• Capable of basic programming on machine controls (Heidenhan Controls 530 – 415, MAZATROL, Fanuc or Siemens)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications etc.
• Ability to use inspection equipment.
• Skill in planning methods of machining.
• Ability to select the correct carbide grade, feeds and speeds for the material specification in operation.
• Experience in offline programming in software such as Autodesk Fusion or equivalent.
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Well organized and dependable.
• Good timekeeping.
  
  

Additional Note

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications or experience. We recognise that relevant experience and potential can take many forms, and we value a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. If you are enthusiastic about the role and believe you could contribute meaningfully, we welcome your application.