CNC Machinist (computer Numerically Controlled Machinist)

Vivo Talent; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist in Gloucester to join our manufacturing team. You will set, operate, and program CNC Turning and Mill-Turn machines to produce precision components to tight tolerances and customer specifications.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with supervisors and production colleagues to meet production targets, perform in-process inspections with measuring equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship training preferred.
• Recognised engineering qualification such as City & Guilds or HNC.
• Experience with CNC turning and multi-axis machining desirable.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM tools and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and programme CNC Turning and Mill-Turn machinery.
• Manufacture high-quality components to drawings and work orders.
• Meet production targets and delivery schedules.
• Carry out in-process inspections and quality checks with measuring equipment.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

CNC Turning

Multi-axis machining

FANUC programming

ISO/Mazatrol programming

Lean manufacturing

Education

City & Guilds qualification

HNC or equivalent

Tools

FANUC controls

Okuma QSP-200L

Mazatrol

SolidWorks

HyperMill

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated CNC Machinist to join our growing manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, operating, and programming CNC Turning and Mill-Turn machines to produce precision-engineered components to exact customer specifications and quality standards.

Working within a fast-paced, high-precision environment, you will collaborate closely with supervisors and production colleagues to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and programme CNC Turning and Mill-Turn machinery.


• Manufacture high-quality components in accordance with engineering drawings and work order specifications.


• Ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.


• Carry out in-process inspections and quality checks using measuring equipment.


• Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately.


• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.


• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience setting, operating, and programming CNC Turning and multi-axis machines.


• Good understanding of tooling, fixtures, speeds and feeds, machine controls, and machining practices.


• Experience with FANUC, Okuma QSP-200L, ISO and/or Mazatrol programming.


• Knowledge of live tooling and multi-axis machining.


• Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment.


• Familiarity with CMM inspection and conventional measuring equipment.


• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.


• Advanced CAD/CAM knowledge, including SolidWorks and hyperMill, would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained preferred.


• Recognised Engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the chance to work on challenging precision-engineered components while further developing your machining and programming expertise