Cnc Machinist

D R Newitt & Associates; Livingston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist / Setter Operator to join their team. The role offers a permanent position with a structured shift pattern and modern CNC machinery, including Fanuc controls.

You will set and operate CNC machines, interpret drawings, and conduct first-off inspections to ensure components meet precise specifications. Strong attention to detail and a flexible approach to shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery to drawing specifications.
• Proficient with Fanuc-controlled machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Working predominantly with Fanuc-controlled machines.
• Setting tools, offsets and cutting parameters.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Using measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification.
• Making tool and offset adjustments where required.
• Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine adjustments.
• Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues.

Skills

CNC setting

Fanuc controls

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Tool setting

Tolerances

Cutting tools

Attention to quality

Shift work

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

DR Newitt Engineering & Manufacturing are currently working with an established engineering and manufacturing business who are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist / Setter Operator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist looking for strong long-term earning potential, a structured shift pattern and the opportunity to work within a modern engineering environment.

The role will initially operate on a 3-shift rotation:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• 10:00pm - 6:00am

The business is planning to move to a Continental shift pattern, with earnings expected to be in the region of £52,000 per annum once this is introduced.

What's In It for You?

• Permanent position with an established engineering business
• Opportunity to secure a role with a clear long-term shift structure
• Work with modern CNC machinery and predominantly Fanuc controls
• Varied machining work rather than simply loading and unloading machines
• Opportunity to develop your CNC setting and machining skills
• Join an experienced and supportive manufacturing team
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable business

As a CNC Setter / Operator, you'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce quality components to drawing specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating CNC machinery
• Working predominantly with Fanuc-controlled machines
• Setting tools, offsets and cutting parameters
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections
• Using measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification
• Making tool and offset adjustments where required
• Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine adjustments
• Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Identifying and reporting any machining or quality issues

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is confident working independently within a CNC machining environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous CNC Setter / Operator experience
• Experience with Fanuc controls
• Good understanding of CNC machining processes
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Experience setting tools, offsets and workholding
• Experience machining to tight tolerances
• Good understanding of cutting tools and machining parameters
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• A flexible approach to shift work

A recognised engineering apprenticeship or qualification would be advantageous, but hands-on CNC setting and operating experience is the key requirement.