CNC Machinist - Gas Turbine Components (Training Provided)

DCS Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Gas turbine environment

Job summary

DCS Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Lincoln-based team supporting the manufacture of precision gas turbine components.

You'll set up and operate CNC machines, read engineering drawings, select tooling and maintain quality standards. Training will be provided to familiarise you with specific machinery and processes, with a minimum six-month contract and a hands-on, specialist environment.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC machining experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Confident with CNC machine controls and tooling.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of machining processes and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Good IT skills (Word/Excel).
• Communication and teamwork skills.
• An apprenticeship or NVQ in CNC machining is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machinery to manufacture gas turbine components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Select and prepare tooling, equipment and materials.
• Manufacture components to tolerances and quality standards.
• Carry out basic CNC programming and adjustments.
• Monitor operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and report faults.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance teams.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Skills

CNC machining

reading drawings

quality standards

attention to detail

teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

apprenticeship advantage

Education

NVQ/CNC qualification

Tools

CNC machine controls

Tooling selection

Job description

DCS Engineering is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Lincoln-based team supporting the manufacture of precision gas turbine components.

You'll set up and operate CNC machines, read engineering drawings, select tooling and maintain quality standards. Training will be provided to familiarise you with specific machinery and processes, with a minimum six-month contract and a hands-on, specialist environment.