CNC Machinist (3-5 Axis) – Precision Toolroom

Winbro Group Technologies; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift premium

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life insurance

Job summary

Winbro Group Technologies is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Shepshed Toolroom, ready to set up and operate 3,4 and 5 axis CNC machining centres with Heidenhain controls. You will interpret engineering drawings and select tooling to produce components to tight tolerances in a fast-paced, precision environment.

The role requires apprentice-trained or equivalent manufacturing experience, with strong metrology skills and a track record across aerospace, medical, semiconductor or

Qualifications

• Strong 3,4 and 5 axis CNC machining experience with the ability to set up and operate independently.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with precision measurement and tight tolerances in a fast-paced environment.

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 ensure customer requirements are met.
• Support the development and optimisation of machining processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Proven experience operating CNC machining centres with 3,4 and 5 Axis machining capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to Set and Operate CNC machinery independently.
• Apprentice trained or qualified through relevant engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience working within a precision engineering, aerospace, toolroom or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience machining components to tight tolerances from 0.010mm upwards.
• Experience machining a wide range of materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, polymers, ceramic & composites.
• Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters and machining processes.
• Good level of numeracy, literacy and PC literacy.
• Ability to work accurately whilst maintaining the highest quality standards.

Skills

3–5 Axis CNC

Heidenhain controls

Set and operate CNC machines

Programming experience

Reading engineering drawings

Metrology/Precision measurement

Education

Apprentice trained or equivalent manufacturing/engineering experience

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Winbro Group Technologies is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Shepshed Toolroom, ready to set up and operate 3,4 and 5 axis CNC machining centres with Heidenhain controls. You will interpret engineering drawings and select tooling to produce components to tight tolerances in a fast-paced, precision environment.

The role requires apprentice-trained or equivalent manufacturing experience, with strong metrology skills and a track record across aerospace, medical, semiconductor or