CNC Machinist - Remanufacturing

Cummins Europe; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Europe in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for the Operations Support department. The role covers setting, operating, and maintaining CNC lathes, milling machines, and associated equipment in a 35-hour week.

You will work with a multi‑skilled team, perform precision measurements, and ensure quality standards while occasionally covering night shifts with a 30% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC Machining.
• Hands‑on machining with precision tolerances and measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Adjust tool offsets and datums for precision machining.
• Carry out inspections using CMM and gauges.
• Support remanufacturing machining and multiple CNC processes in a multi‑skilled team.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards.

Skills

CNC Machining

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CMM

Honing machines

Grinding machines

Job description

We are looking for experienced CNC Machinist to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Operations Support department in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

Contract: Permanent.

Salary: £36,575 + 30% shift allowance for Night Shift.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week.

Shift Pattern

• Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–3:00pm
• Night Shift: Monday–Thursday, 10:15pm–7:30am
• Primarily day shifts, with approximately 3 months of night shifts per year, typically worked in periods of around 1 month at a time.
• Minimum 1 week’s notice will be provided before moving onto night shifts.

Why Join Cummins?

• Competitive salary with additional compensation for night shifts.
• Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment committed to excellence.
• Engage with CNC machinery.

Be part of a diverse team that champions equality and inclusivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain CNC lathes, milling machines, Honing machines and grinders
• Adjust tool offsets and datums to ensure precision machining
• Carry out detailed inspections using CMM machines and attribute gauges
• Work within the Re-manufacturing machining area, supporting multiple CNC processes and machine types as part of a multi-skilled team
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC Machining
• Hands‑on machining experience with a strong understanding of precision tolerances and measuring equipment
• Proactive mindset with strong initiative and problem‑solving ability
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to support and train others
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment to team objectives
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience within a machine shop environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• CNC programming knowledge
• Apprenticeship‑trained CNC machinist
• Experience with CNC grinding, CMM operation