CNC Machinist

Mane Energy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate various CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a background in precision engineering, and be detail-oriented. Join a dynamic organization contributing to exciting projects and benefiting from a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for additional hours

Potential for self-certification

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience operating CNC machinery.
• Strong background in precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various CNC machines.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams.
• Conduct first-off inspections and complete process documentation.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision engineering

Quality inspection

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines (Okuma, Mazak, DMG, Matsura, Puma)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of CNC machines, including mill/turn and multi-axis equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support NPI projects, helping to refine and optimise new components.
• Conduct first-off inspections and complete all necessary quality and process documentation.
• Machine precision components to exacting tolerances within an aerospace production environment.

Skills and Experience

• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience operating CNC machinery (Okuma, Mazak, DMG, Matsura, Puma, or similar).
• Strong background in precision engineering or manufacturing; aerospace experience is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and inspection techniques.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of aerospace engineering.
• Contribute to exciting NPI projects that drive technological advancement.
• Access to a collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities for additional hours.
• Potential to progress to self-certification, earning authority to sign off on your own work after a qualifying period.