Cnc Machinist

Interaction - Northampton; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Training and development opportunities

Stable, long-term employment

Modern manufacturing environment

Supportive team culture

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Technical is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join the Whittlesey-based toolroom team. The role focuses on setting, operating and monitoring CNC milling, turning and machining centre equipment to produce precision tooling components to engineering drawings and specs.

You will interpret CAD/CAM data, prepare cutting tools, perform inspections and implement programme edits to sustain high production quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with CNC mills, lathes or machining centres.
• Knowledge of machining tolerances and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and monitor CNC milling, turning and machining centre equipment.
• Manufacture precision components to drawings and specifications.
• Machine, modify and repair tooling and inserts as needed.
• Interpret CAD/CAM data and job sheets.
• Perform first-off, in-process and final inspections with precision measuring tools.
• Make programme edits and offset changes to maintain quality.
• Support production by resolving tooling and machining issues.
• Identify tooling wear and escalate concerns as needed.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on CNC machines.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement to reduce downtime, scrap and waste.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Machining qualification

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Machining centres

Measuring equipment

CAD/CAM data

Job description

CNC Machinist

Salary: £34,500
Location: Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 07:00-16:30

The Client

Interaction Technical are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business operating within the injection moulding sector. Due to continued expansion and investment in their tooling and production capabilities, they are looking to add an experienced CNC Machinist to their Toolroom team in Whittlesey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC professional to join a busy and modern manufacturing environment, playing a key role in the manufacture, modification and repair of precision tooling used in high-volume production.

The Package

• £34,500 basic salary
• Overtime available
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Supportive team culture
• Company pension
• Opportunities for career progression

The Duties

• Set, operate and monitor CNC milling, turning and machining centre equipment.
• Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine, modify and repair injection mould tools, inserts, jigs, fixtures and associated tooling.
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD/CAM data, work instructions and job sheets.
• Select and prepare cutting tools, fixtures and work-holding methods.
• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Make programme edits, tooling adjustments and offset changes to maintain production quality.
• Support production teams by resolving tooling and machining issues.
• Identify tooling wear and damage and elevate concerns where required.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities on CNC machinery.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, scrap and waste.

The Requirements

• Previous experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Setter/Operator, Toolmaker or similar precision engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes or machining centres.
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances and quality requirements.
• Competent in the use of measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, gauges and height gauges.
• Experience within injection moulding, plastics manufacturing or mould tool repair would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of CNC controls and programming edits would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering apprenticeship, machining qualification or equivalent practical experience is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

About You

The successful candidate will be a proactive and quality-focused engineer with a strong machining background and a keen eye for detail. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting production through the accurate machining, repair and maintenance of tooling and precision components. This role would suit candidates from CNC machining, toolmaking, injection moulding, plastics manufacturing or precision engineering backgrounds.