CNC Machinist

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

Job summary

Role: CNC EDM Machinist based in Drayton. A busy engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an experienced machinist to join the team.

This role involves setting, programming and operating Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM machines, as well as CNC/semi-CNC work to produce precision components and tooling. You will read engineering drawings, perform inspections and calculations, and manage work from setup to completion. Overtime is available at time and a half.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Strong mathematical and geometric understanding is required.
• Ability to manage own workload and work independently.
• Able to perform own inspection and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Setting, programming and operating Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM machines.
• Setting and operating CNC/semi-CNC machinery.
• Producing one-off and precision components and tooling.
• Programming directly at the machine.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings.
• Carrying out your own inspection and quality checks.
• Reverse engineering components and tooling where required.
• Using mathematics, geometry and trigonometry to calculate dimensions and machining requirements.
• Monitoring machine condition and carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Managing your own workload and taking jobs through from setup to completion.

Skills

Reading drawings and blueprints

Mathematics & geometry

Independent workload management

Inspection & quality checks

Tools

Wire EDM

Die Sink EDM

CNC / Semi-CNC machining

Job description

Role: CNC EDM Machinist

Location: Drayton

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overtime: Available at time and a half

My client is recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join their busy engineering and manufacturing business.

This is a varied, hands‑on machining role that would suit an experienced CNC Machinist, Toolmaker or EDM Machinist with a strong background in precision engineering.

Responsibilities

• Setting, programming and operating Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM machines
• Setting and operating CNC/semi-CNC machinery
• Producing one-off and precision components and tooling
• Programming directly at the machine
• Working from detailed engineering drawings
• Carrying out your own inspection and quality checks
• Reverse engineering components and tooling where required
• Using mathematics, geometry and trigonometry to calculate dimensions and machining requirements
• Monitoring machine condition and carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting
• Managing your own workload and taking jobs through from setup to completion

Skills and experience

Essential

• Previous hands‑on experience with Wire EDM
• Previous hands‑on experience with Die Sink/Spark EDM
• CNC machining experience
• Ability to set, programme and operate machinery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to carry out own inspection and quality checks
• Good mathematical and geometric understanding
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workloadDesirable:

Desirable

• Toolmaking and hand‑fitting experience
• Surface or cylindrical grinding experience
• CNC/semi-CNC turning experience
• Experience with XYZ Proturn or similar machinery
• Reverse engineering experience
• Experience working with precision tooling or one‑off components