CNC Machinist - 3-5 Axis, Heidenhain, Flexible Hours

Winbro; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Company pension

Life insurance

Job summary

Winbro is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our Shepshed Toolroom team. You will operate 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining centres, interpret engineering drawings, and set tooling and strategies to produce high‑precision tooling and components for aerospace, medical and semiconductor customers.

You will be responsible for in‑process inspection, maintaining strict tolerances, and collaborating with Engineering and Production to meet exacting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machining centres with 3, 4 and 5 axis capabilities.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven ability to set and operate CNC machinery independently and inspect parts to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machining centres to manufacture precision tooling and components.
• Produce components to exact engineering specifications and tight tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Select and set appropriate tooling, fixtures and machining strategies.
• Conduct in-process inspection and quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Identify and resolve machining issues to minimise scrap and downtime.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Programming and Production teams to meet requirements.
• Support development and optimisation of machining processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Skills

3-axis CNC machining

4-axis CNC machining

5-axis CNC machining

Heidenhain controls

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Numeracy and PC literacy

Problem solving

Education

Apprentice trained or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Winbro is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join our Shepshed Toolroom team. You will operate 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining centres, interpret engineering drawings, and set tooling and strategies to produce high‑precision tooling and components for aerospace, medical and semiconductor customers.

You will be responsible for in‑process inspection, maintaining strict tolerances, and collaborating with Engineering and Production to meet exacting customer requirements.