CNC Milling Engineer (3–5 Axis) – Setup, Edit & Precision Parts

Ambitek Limited; Stretford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIS or umbrella payment

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Engineer to set and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical milling machines, primarily focusing on setup and run of production parts. You will edit programmes at the machine and ensure first-off approvals for quality parts.

You’ll report to the Team Leader and be responsible for maintaining quality, tooling readiness, and adherence to H&S policies while supporting continuous improvement in the shop.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience setting and operating CNC milling machines (3,4,5 axis).
• Able to edit CNC programmes at the machine.

Responsibilities

• Set and prove out jobs on 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical milling machines, including getting a first-off approved.
• Run machines after setting, maintaining quality throughout the production run.
• Edit CNC programmes where required.
• Inspect finished parts for drawing conformance and use CMMs for inspection.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and keep tooling ready.

Skills

CNC milling (3,4,5 axis)

Edit CNC programmes at machine

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazak

Job description

Ambitek Limited is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Engineer to set and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis vertical milling machines, primarily focusing on setup and run of production parts. You will edit programmes at the machine and ensure first-off approvals for quality parts.

You’ll report to the Team Leader and be responsible for maintaining quality, tooling readiness, and adherence to H&S policies while supporting continuous improvement in the shop.