CNC Milling Engineer - 3-5 Axis, Set & Edit

Ambitek Recruitment; Trafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Recruitment is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Engineer to set and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical milling machines in the Trafford area. You will edit programmes at the machine when needed and work to drawings and on-time delivery.

You will report to the Machine Shop Team Leader, ensuring quality parts and efficient production. A strong apprenticeship and hands-on CNC experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines (3,4,5 axis).
• Ability to edit programmes at the machine.
• Good understanding of machining methods.

Responsibilities

• Set and prove out jobs on 3, 4 and 5 axis milling machines, including getting a first-off approved.
• Run machines after setting, maintaining quality throughout the production run.
• Edit CNC programmes where required.
• Make sure tooling, fixtures and job information are prepared and available when needed.
• Inspect finished parts for drawing compliance using CNC and manual CMM machines.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance.
• Run more than one machine where possible.
• Raise engineering issues with Team Leaders, Production Planning, Maintenance and Engineering.
• Help solve problems and suggest manufacturing and methods improvements.
• Work safely and follow all H&S policies, and support 5S and TPM in the machine shop.

Skills

CNC milling

3-4-5 axis

CNC programming

Fanuc/Mazak controls

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Mazak controls

Fanuc controls

CMM experience

Job description

Ambitek Recruitment is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Engineer to set and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical milling machines in the Trafford area. You will edit programmes at the machine when needed and work to drawings and on-time delivery.

You will report to the Machine Shop Team Leader, ensuring quality parts and efficient production. A strong apprenticeship and hands-on CNC experience are essential for this role.