CNC Milling Specialist: 3-5 Axis Setup & Programming

Ambitek Recruitment; Trafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIS or umbrella payment

Job summary

Ambitek Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set and prove out jobs on 3, 4, and 5 axis milling machines. You will edit programmes, prepare tooling and fixtures, and inspect parts using CNC and manual CMMs.

You will also perform routine maintenance and manage multiple machines where possible, raising issues to Team Leaders and contributing to continuous manufacturing improvements.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines (3, 4 and 5 axis)
• Experience with Fanuc controls or Mazak (desirable)
• Able to edit programmes at the machine
• Good understanding of engineering practices and machining methods
• Basic computer skills, comfortable with directory structures and network drives
• Logical approach to problem solving, with a good sense of urgency and a dedicated attitude
• Mazak control experience
• Familiarity with CMM software

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
• 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

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Good sense of urgency

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazak

CMM software

CNC programming

Job description

Ambitek Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set and prove out jobs on 3, 4, and 5 axis milling machines. You will edit programmes, prepare tooling and fixtures, and inspect parts using CNC and manual CMMs.

You will also perform routine maintenance and manage multiple machines where possible, raising issues to Team Leaders and contributing to continuous manufacturing improvements.