CNC Machinist - 5 Axis (Contract)

The Collective Network Limited; Moulton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a 6- or 12-month contract. The successful candidate will set and operate 5 axis CNC machines while interpreting engineering drawings and conducting quality checks. Required experience includes working to tight tolerances and familiarity with CNC controls such as Fanuc or Heidenhain. This role involves early and late shift patterns, offering a flexible pay structure starting around £30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and adjust CNC machines - 5 axis machining.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carry out tool changes, offsets, and basic program edits where required.
• Inspect finished components using measuring equipment.
• Ensure work is completed to quality standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Operating CNC machines

Quality checks

Tools

Fanuc

Heidenhain

Job description

CNC Machinist

Location: Northamptonshire

Contract Length: 6 or 12 months

Start Date: Immediate

Shift Pattern: Early/Late shifts

We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our client on a 6 or 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, producing high-quality precision components to tight tolerances.

Open to PAYE, umbrella or Ltd contractors for this vacancy. Do have some flexibility of rates, looking at around £30 p/h.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set, operate, and adjust CNC machines - 5 axis machining
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Carry out tool changes, offsets, and basic program edits where required
• Inspect finished components using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges)
• Ensure work is completed to quality standards and within production deadlines

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Carry out quality checks
• Experience with specific controls - Fanuc or Heidenhain

Interested in hearing more? Please click to apply and Graeme Marks will be in touch to tell you all about