Cnc Machinist

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Onsite parking

Night shift allowance

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited is seeking skilled CNC Machinists in Redditch to programme, set and operate CNC lathes, delivering high-precision components across medical, aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors. You’ll join a multi-skilled team reporting to the Production Supervisor and focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include interpreting drawings, setting tools, measuring outputs with gauges and ensuring ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC Machinist in a precision engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T tolerances.
• Confident using inspection equipment and recording results accurately.
• Experience with CNC turning (fixed head and/or sliding head).
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving approach.
• Reliable, team‑oriented and able to work to quality-critical standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set and/or program CNC machines to produce parts to drawing/specification.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and process documentation.
• Tool setting, offsets, proving out jobs, supporting first-off approvals.
• Measure and inspect components using gauges and micrometers; record results.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety and machine care (TPM mindset).
• Collaborate with setters, QC, engineering and supervisors to hit output and delivery targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement (setup reduction/SMED, scrap reduction, process optimisation).

Skills

Reading GD&T

CNC turning

Inspection with gauges

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship / time-served

Tools

CMM exposure

Job description

Reputable, long established specialised machining company requires skilled CNC Machinists -Operator, Setter and Programmer roles available - to programme, set and operate CNC lathes (fixed head and/or sliding head) producing high-precision components for sectors including medical, aerospace, automotive and industrial. You’ll be part of a multi-skilled team, reporting to Production Supervisor/Team Leader and focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities of CNC Machinist:

• Operate / Set and/or Programme and adjust CNC machines to produce parts to drawing/specification
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and process documentation
• Tool setting, offsets, proving out jobs, and supporting first-off approvals
• Measure and inspect components using gauges, micrometers, verniers, bore gauges (CMM exposure a plus)
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and machine care (TPM mindset)
• Record checks and production data as required by the quality system (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 environment)
• Identify issues early (tool wear, drift, material variation) and take corrective action
• Work collaboratively with setters, QC, engineering and supervisors to hit output and on-time delivery targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement (setup reduction/SMED, scrap reduction, process optimisation)

Required skills & experience of CNC Machinist:

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in a precision engineering environment
• Strong ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T/tolerances
• Confident using inspection equipment and recording results accurately
• Experience with CNC turning (fixed head and/or sliding head)
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving approach
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work to quality-critical standards

Desirable (nice to have)

• Programming experience (online/offline) or ability to edit programs at the machine
• Experience with medical/aerospace quality requirements and traceability
• Experience with multi-spindle (e.g., Wickman) or prismatic/VMC work
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, SMED)
• Apprenticeship/time-served background

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Hours of Work: Mon to Thurs - Nights (8pm – 6am) OR Mon to Fri – Afternoons (2 pm – 10 pm)

Pay: Negotiable dependent upon experience (Night shift includes a 20%-night shift allowance)

Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, Onsite parking

If you have the skills to fulfil the role of CNC Machinist,