CNC Machinist - Multi-Axis Precision & Lean

Dover Precision Components

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in the UK is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to work in a high‑precision, lean manufacturing environment. You will operate complex multi‑axis machines, interpret drawings, and program or edit CNC commands to meet exact tolerances.

The role requires a time‑served apprenticeship or equivalent, with 5+ years of CNC experience, and familiarity with Fanuc/Mazak/Heidenhain/Haas controls. You will contribute to quality, efficiency, and safe production practices.

Qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline or SVQ/NVQ level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools within a lean-manufacturing environment.
Established milling, grinding or turning experience with multi-axis machines, ideally Correa and/or Doosan or similar.
Experience with machine controls such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain or Haas.
Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than 0.0025 mm.
Experience with precision inspection equipment including micrometres, calipers, height gauges and bore gauges.

Responsibilities

Read process sheets, blueprints and sketches to determine machining requirements.
Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system.
Select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
Calculate feeds and speeds for various steel grades and alloys.
Read, edit or write complete CNC programs and verify tool paths.
Inspect components and ensure conformance to specifications.