CNC Machinist

Pertemps North Midlands; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four day week

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a full-time, temp-to-perm role. The position offers a four-day week and a busy manufacturing environment producing precision parts for automotive, construction and marine sectors.

You will set up and operate CNC turning equipment, read engineering drawings, adjust tooling and offsets, and perform basic programming edits. Experience with XYZ controls is a plus; strong attention to accuracy and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC turning environment.
• Ability to set up and operate machines with minimal supervision.
• Competent in reading engineering drawings and applying tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning/lathe machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select and set tooling; adjust offsets and machine settings.
• Carry out basic CNC programme edits when required.
• Inspect finished components using measuring equipment.
• Maintain quality and production standards.
• Support with auxiliary machinery as needed.

Skills

CNC turning

Machine setting

Offsets & tool changes

Basic CNC programming

Engineering drawings reading

Tools

XYZ controls

Measuring equipment

Job description

Full-time temp to perm position

Four day week

Skills progression | Supportive team environment

We are currently looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our busy and growing manufacturing team, producing precision parts for a wide range of industries including automotive / construction / marine.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist who is confident with machine setting, tool changes, offsets and basic programming, and who takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate components.

The Role

As a CNC Machinist , you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC turning machinery, ensuring machines are correctly prepared and producing components to the required specifications. You will work from engineering drawings and specifications, make adjustments to offsets and tooling, and carry out basic programme edits where required.

• Setting and operating CNC turning / lathe machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Selecting and setting appropriate tooling
• Adjusting tool offsets and machine settings
• Carrying out basic CNC programme edits
• Inspecting finished components using appropriate measuring equipment
• Maintaining quality and production standards
• Working safely and keeping the work area clean and organised
• Supporting with saws, drillers, grinders and presses

About You

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a CNC turning environment who can confidently set and operate machines with minimal supervision. You should have a good understanding of engineering drawings, machining processes, tooling and dimensional inspection. The company use XYZ controls, but if you are a confident programmer on other software types, this will still be considered.

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday

Rate of pay: £18-£21 range if you are a semi-skilled setter operators from day one

Experience with CNC programming or programme editing would be advantageous, although basic programming skills are sufficient.