CNC Machinist

WR Engineering; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering in Drayton is seeking an experienced CNC EDM Machinist to join their busy engineering and manufacturing team. The role covers setting, programming, and operating Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM machines, along with CNC/semi-CNC work, producing one-off precision components and tooling.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on EDM experience, reading drawings, strong math skills, and the ability to work independently from setup to completion, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM.
• Strong CNC machining background and ability to program at the machine.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good mathematical and geometric understanding.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

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

Wire EDM

Die Sink/Spark EDM

CNC machining

Read drawings

Inspection & QA

Mathematics & geometry

Self-management

Toolmaking

Grinding

XYZ Proturn

Tools

XYZ Proturn or similar machinery

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.

The key requirement is hands on experience with both Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM, alongside a broader CNC machining background.

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 workload

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

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy