CNC Machinist

CDM Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Tees Valley seeks experienced CNC Machinists to set and operate CNC machines for high-precision component production. Candidates should have proven experience in CNC Turning and/or Milling and a strong understanding of production processes. This opportunity offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Skill development support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC Turning and/or Milling.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of production processes and inspection methods.
• Proactive and motivated approach.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machines to quality standards.
• Programming CNC machines for batch runs.
• Proving out first-off production.
• Interpreting engineering drawings.
• Maintaining compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

CDM Recruitment are working with a well-established and growing precision engineering manufacturer based at the TeesAMP Advanced Manufacturing Park in Middlesbrough, who are looking to recruit multiple CNC Machinists to join their expanding team.

Reporting to the Team Leaders, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machines to produce high-precision components used across a range of industries including Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Chemical.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machines to required quality standards in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Programming CNC machines to prepare jaws, parallels, jigs, or fixtures for each batch run.
• Depending on skill level, programming small batch runs.
• Proving out first-off production and running batches to established SOPs and routing instructions.
• Working with a range of materials including alloy steels, nickel-based and super alloys, stainless steels, and duplex alloys.
• Interpreting detailed engineering drawings and working with both imperial and metric measurements.
• Using a variety of precision measuring equipment and inspection procedures to ensure in-process and first-off quality control.
• Collaborating with production control, engineering, inspection, and maintenance teams.
• Operating computer systems for loading programs and recording work activities.
• Supporting training initiatives and promoting a positive, safety-focused workplace.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, productivity, and compliance with Health & Safety and environmental procedures.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience in CNC Turning and/or Milling.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of production processes, drawings, and inspection methods.
• A proactive and motivated approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
• Willingness to work shift patterns and overtime as required.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a respected precision engineering company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.
• Varied, technically challenging work producing high-precision components for leading global customers.
• Supportive environment promoting skill development and career progression.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

If you\'re an experienced CNC Machinist, or a time-served engineer looking to further develop your CNC programming and setting skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing manufacturer in the Tees Valley area.

To Apply: Click “Apply Now” or contact the Engineering team at CDM Recruitment for more information