CNC Machinist

Travis Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Talent is recruiting a skilled CNC Machinist in Sheffield to join an established manufacturing team. You will set up and operate CNC milling and turning machines, producing precision components to drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will write and prove CNC programs, work with Fanuc controls, and contribute to continuous improvements while maintaining quality, safety, and a tidy workshop.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• Ability to write and prove CNC programs.
• Experience with Fanuc controls would be highly desirable.
• Multi-axis machining experience would be beneficial.
• Handheld measuring equipment experience and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC milling and turning machines.
• Producing components to drawings and specifications.
• Writing, proving and adjusting CNC programs.
• Developing manufacturing processes for new products and requirements.
• Keeping quality records and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mitutoyo CMM

Multi-axis machining

CNC programming

Job description

CNC Machinist

Sheffield

Salary: Up to £40K

Shift pattern: Days and Afters

Permanent position

Travis Talent is recruiting an experienced CNC Machinist on behalf of an established manufacturing business in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience of CNC milling and turning to join a supportive engineering team. You’ll be responsible for setting and operating single and multi-axis machinery, producing precision components to specification and contributing to improvements across the manufacturing process.

The Role

• Setting and operating CNC milling and turning machines.
• Operating single and multi-axis CNC machinery.
• Producing components in line with production schedules, drawings and product specifications.
• Writing, proving and adjusting CNC programs.
• Developing manufacturing processes for new products and engineering requirements.
• Using handheld measuring equipment to inspect completed components.
• Identifying and reporting quality issues or areas of non-conformance.
• Accurately completing production and quality documentation.
• Working in accordance with quality management and health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised working environment.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, manufacturing efficiency and production costs.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the training and development of colleagues.

The Candidate

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• The ability to write and prove CNC programs.
• Experience with Fanuc controls would be highly desirable.
• Multi‑axis or multi‑spindle machining experience would be beneficial.
• Confidence using handheld measuring and inspection equipment.
• Mitutoyo CMM experience would be advantageous.
• The ability to work accurately from engineering specifications.
• A methodical approach and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A willingness to develop new skills and share technical knowledge.
• A recognised engineering or machining qualification would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• A permanent position with an established Sheffield manufacturer.
• The opportunity to work with multi‑axis CNC machinery.
• Involvement in new‑product and manufacturing‑process development.
• Ongoing opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge.
• A collaborative and experienced engineering team.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Interested? Apply today or contact Travis Talent for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.