CNC Machinist

STATS Group; Kintore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

STATS Group in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, is seeking a time-served machinist to set up and operate CNC machine tools, ensuring drawings and instructions are followed and safety standards are maintained.

You will work under the Manufacturing Supervisor and collaborate with the Manufacturing Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to training apprentices and maintaining material traceability for all components.

Qualifications

• Time served machinist with proven CNC experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience operating CNC machine tools and using inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of carbide grades, feeds and speeds selection.
• Experience with offline programming in Autodesk Fusion or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machine tools.
• Ensure drawings and procedures are current before work.
• Handle materials and tools safely and maintain housekeeping.
• Operate safely following machine instructions and QHSE policies.
• Inspect completed components before release.
• Keep work area clean and wear safety equipment.
• Assist in training apprentices.
• Report environmental and health & safety issues.
• Maintain material certification and traceability.
• Mentor developing machinists within the team.

Skills

CNC setup & operation

Reading drawings/specifications

Inspection of components

Machining planning

Offline programming (Fusion)

Education

Time served machinist

Tools

Heidenhain Controls 530-415

MAZATROL

Fanuc

Siemens

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Kintore, Aberdeenshire

August 2026

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

• Manufacturing Manager and Operations Manager

Internal Relationships

• 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.

Internal Training Requirements

STATS Mandatory Courses Including

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• GDPR Awareness
• Management of Change
• Near Miss Reporting
• All other relevant courses

STATS Internal Course - Basic Level

• Tecno Plug, BISEP, Remotes, Hot Tapping etc.

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.

Qualifications

• Time served machinist.

Personal Qualities

• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Well organised 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.