CNC Machinist - Turning

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent day shifts with early finish

Long-term career stability

Technical and varied work

Modern manufacturing environment

Work on precision components

Collaborative engineering team

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a skilled CNC Mill/Turn Machinist for a precision engineering environment in Tewkesbury. This permanent day-role offers a salary up to £40,000 DOE and stability with an established manufacturer.

You will set, prove out and operate multi-axis CNC machinery to produce high-precision components from technical drawings, ensuring strict tolerances and traceability while maintaining efficient production output.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn machines.
• Experience with Mazatrol (Smooth preferred) and/or Fanuc controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of tolerances and surface finishes.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment and inspections.
• Capable of working to tight tolerances in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and prove out multi-axis CNC Mill/Turn machines.
• Manufacture components to detailed engineering drawings.
• Read tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections.
• Maintain quality standards and production throughput.
• Prepare tooling, fixtures and materials for production.
• Collaborate with production engineers and management.
• Adhere to all health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC Milling/Turning

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring equipment

First-off / in-process inspections

Tolerances & surface finishes

Quality-focused mindset

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Mazatrol controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Mill/Turn Machinist

Precision Engineering | Highly Regulated Manufacturing Environment | Permanent Days

Tewkesbury

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm | Friday 7:00am - 12:00pm

Salary - Up to £40,000 DOE

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced CNC Mill/Turn Machinist to join a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer supplying technically advanced components into a heavily regulated industry.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business renowned for engineering excellence, quality and innovation. You'll be working on complex, high-precision components where accuracy, attention to detail and craftsmanship are critical.

If you are a skilled CNC professional looking for a stable days-based role with an established manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a CNC Mill/Turn Machinist, you will be responsible for setting, proving out and operating multi-axis CNC machinery to manufacture precision-engineered components to exact customer specifications.

Working from technical drawings, you will ensure all components meet strict dimensional, quality and traceability requirements while maintaining efficient production output.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and prove out multi-axis CNC Mill/Turn machines.
• Manufacture components to detailed engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Conduct first-off inspections and stage inspections.
• Work to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
• Carry out quality inspections on completed components.
• Prepare tooling, fixtures and materials required for production.
• Liaise with Production Engineers and Management to maximise operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Adhere to all health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn machines.
• Experience with Mazatrol controls (Smooth preferred) and/or Fanuc controls.
• Experience machining precision-engineered components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, surface finishes and inspection requirements.
• Competent using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Experience carrying out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.

Desirable Experience

• Mazak machining centres.
• Star Sliding Head machines.
• Multi-spindle machining.
• Aerospace, defence, nuclear, medical or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.

About You

• Passionate about engineering and precision manufacturing.
• Proud of producing high-quality work.
• Comfortable working to exacting standards.
• Proactive and capable of solving problems independently.
• Committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful and growing business.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent day shifts with an early finish every Friday
• Long-term career stability
• Highly technical and varied work
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on critical, precision-engineered components
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team

Closing date: 07.11.026