CNC Machinist (3-5 Axis) - 3-6 Month Contract, Rates

Matchtech Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong contractor rates

3-6 month contract

Modern environment

3/4/5-axis machining

High-precision projects

Supportive team

Immediate starts

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced CNC Machinist in Salford for a contract role within a modern manufacturing environment, offering strong contractor rates and a rotating shift pattern. You will set, prove out and operate 3-5 axis CNC milling machines, reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to maintain quality and productivity.

The role is initially 3-6 months with potential for further opportunities for the right

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer or completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres.
• Strong understanding of machining techniques and engineering best practice.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Set, prove out and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Produce first-off components and verify quality before full production runs begin.
• Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare tooling, fixtures and production documentation.
• Monitor machine performance and support routine maintenance activities.
• Operate multiple machines where practical to maximise efficiency.
• Carry out in-process inspection and quality checks.
• Use CNC and manual CMM equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements.
• Identify manufacturing issues and work closely with Engineering and Production teams to resolve them.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and TPM activities.

Skills

Time-served engineer

CNC milling

3-axis

4-axis

5-axis

Read drawings

GD&T

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Mazak controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced CNC Machinist in Salford for a contract role within a modern manufacturing environment, offering strong contractor rates and a rotating shift pattern. You will set, prove out and operate 3-5 axis CNC milling machines, reading engineering drawings and applying GD&T, while collaborating with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to maintain quality and productivity.

The role is initially 3-6 months with potential for further opportunities for the right