CNC Machinist - Precision Parts | CAM & Lean Manufacturing

New Appointments Group Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Enhanced pension

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and rewards

Death in Service

Mental Health Support

Training & career development

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Tonbridge, UK. The role focuses on turning and milling high-precision components for toolroom and customer orders, with a strong emphasis on CAD/CAM programming and reading engineering drawings.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of CNC machining experience in a precision engineering setting, be capable of working from drawings, and prefer a proactive, team-based approach with lean manufacturing awareness.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' CNC machining experience within a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to machine small batches of complex, high-precision components.
• Confidence working from engineering drawings.
• Proactive and team-oriented approach.
• Inventor CAM or similar CAM software.
• Designing or manufacturing fixtures and jigs.
• Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operating CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Using 3D CAD models to generate machining programmes via CAM software.
• Producing precision components to exacting quality standards.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Supporting the design and manufacture of tooling, fixtures and jigs.
• Working collaboratively to achieve production targets and delivery deadlines.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM programming

Engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S principles

ISO 9001 aware

Fixtures & jigs

Sliding head lathe

Inventor CAM

Teamwork

Tools

CAM software

3D CAD

Job description

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Tonbridge, UK. The role focuses on turning and milling high-precision components for toolroom and customer orders, with a strong emphasis on CAD/CAM programming and reading engineering drawings.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of CNC machining experience in a precision engineering setting, be capable of working from drawings, and prefer a proactive, team-based approach with lean manufacturing awareness.