CNC Machinist / Technician

Zenith People LTD; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision micro-manufacturing is looking for a skilled CNC Machinist/Technician to work at their Cramlington site. The role involves programming advanced CNC machines, troubleshooting equipment, and contributing to technical sales discussions. With a focus on quality and innovation, this position offers career progression opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Cutting-edge technology and innovation

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining, preferably in micro-manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC Inventor machine programming.
• Ability to maintain high accuracy with delicate materials.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operating CNC Inventor machines for high-precision components.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Developing SOPs for standardizing machining and bonding processes.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision milling techniques

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Technical communication

Job description

Zenith People are proud to be working exclusively with Microbritt for a role based up at their Cramlington site!

Microbritt specialises in precision micro-manufacturing, using patented CNC micro-milling technology to produce high-quality components for industries such as healthcare, semiconductors, and photonics.

Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled CNC Machinist / Technician to join our team, working with advanced micro-milling technology to manufacture complex components with precision. This role offers the opportunity to engage in technical sales meetings, contribute to post-machine bonding processes, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Programming and operating CNC Inventor machines to produce high-precision components.
• Adjusting and optimizing CNC milling processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Working with brittle materials such as silicon, glass, and thermoplastics.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure components meet industry standards.
• Participating in technical sales meetings, providing expertise on machining capabilities.
• Handling post-machine bonding processes to enhance component durability.
• Developing and writing SOPs to standardise machining and bonding procedures.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining CNC equipment to minimize downtime.
• Collaborating with engineers to refine machining techniques and improve production.
• Following health and safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.

Requirements:

• Experience in CNC machining, preferably in micro-manufacturing but no essential.
• Knowledge of CNC Inventor machine programming and precision milling techniques.
• Ability to work with delicate materials and maintain high accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in technical sales discussions.
• Experience in post-machine bonding techniques (preferred but not required).
• Ability to write and implement SOPs to improve processes.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Career progression opportunities
• Cutting-edge technology and innovation
• Supportive team environment

If you're passionate about precision engineering, CNC programming, and process optimisation, we'd love to hear from you!