CNC Machinist / Programmer

Workshop Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer in Worthing to join a precision engineering team manufacturing high-precision components. The role covers turning, milling and grinding operations with strict tolerance requirements and multi-axis capabilities.

You will program, set up and operate CNC machines, interpret complex drawings and contribute to process improvements. The position offers regular hours, on-site parking, a pension and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC machining with programming and setting.
• Experience in milling, turning and/or CNC/manual grinding.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience with multi-axis machining or complex set-ups.
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and tight tolerances.
• Good attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling and turning machines.
• Set and operate CNC and manual grinding machinery.
• Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Complete multi-change and multi-axis machine set-ups.
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances.
• Work with machine controls including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and Siemens.
• Follow route cards and production instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and quality.

Skills

CNC machining

Programming

Multi-axis machining

Engineering drawings

Quality tolerance

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

Mazatrol

Siemens controls

Job description

CNC Machinist / Programmer Worthing Up to £60,000 Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business specialising in the manufacture of complex, high-precision components. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their team with skilled CNC professionals across Turning, Grinding and Milling operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing quality components, working to tight tolerances and contributing to efficient manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC milling and turning machines.
• Set and operate CNC and manual grinding machinery.
• Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Complete multi-change and multi-axis machine set-ups.
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances.
• Work with relevant machine controls, including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and Siemens.
• Follow route cards and production instructions.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and quality.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Proven experience in CNC machining, programming and setting.
• Experience in milling, turning and/or CNC/manual grinding.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience with multi-axis machining or complex set-ups.
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and tight tolerances.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, professional and keen to develop technical skills.

What's on Offer?

• 22 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm. Friday: 7:30am-1:30pm.