CNC Machinist

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

Job summary

WR Engineering in Sturminster Newton is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join a growing precision engineering facility. You will operate CNC turning and milling equipment, read engineering drawings and perform in-process inspection to ensure tight tolerances.

The role involves setting up machines, selecting tooling and maintaining high quality across prototype to volume production. Candidates should have proven CNC experience within precision engineering, strong measurement skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machinery in precision engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Solid knowledge of cutting tools and machining processes.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of engineering tolerances and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning and/or milling machinery.
• Set and operate machines to produce precision components.
• Load/unload components and monitor production.
• Change tooling as required and maintain quality checks.
• Read drawings and use measuring equipment to verify specs.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized workspace.
• Support short-batch and volume production.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Tooling knowledge

Tolerances/quality

Independent worker

Teamwork

Tools

Mazak

Miyano

Takisawa

Haas

Job description

Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Sturminster Newton

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established and growing precision engineering business based in Sturminster Newton.

The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components, working from prototypes and short batches through to larger volume production. The machining facility includes modern CNC turning and milling equipment, twin-spindle and multi-axis machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC turning and/or milling machinery.
• Setting and operating machines to produce precision components.
• Loading and unloading components and monitoring production.
• Selecting and changing tooling where required.
• Carrying out in-process inspection and quality checks.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings.
• Using a range of measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification.
• Making minor offsets and adjustments to maintain component quality.
• Working with a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, titanium and other specialist alloys.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to achieve production and quality targets.
• Supporting both short-batch and volume production requirements.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience operating CNC machinery within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience with CNC turning and/or milling.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools and machining processes.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment.
• A good understanding of engineering tolerances and quality requirements.
• A reliable and methodical approach to your work.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.

Candidates who have experience with Mazak, Miyano, Takisawa or Haas machinery would be particularly relevant, although experience with other CNC controls and machine tools will also be considered.