CNC Process Technician

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in manufacturing is looking for a skilled CNC Process Technician to join their team in Plymouth. The role focuses on optimizing CNC turning, milling, and grinding operations, diagnosing technical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, strong problem-solving abilities, and shopfloor experience. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Engagement and Rewards platform

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience required.
• Experience with precision machining or grinding preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production processes in CNC cells.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving ability

Experience in machining

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled CNC Process Technician to join our dynamic shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC turning milling & grinding environment. This hands-on role is an ideal opportunity for individuals with an engineering mindset and a passion for solving technical challenges at machine level.

The successful candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, ideally through an apprenticeship coupled with in-depth, shopfloor engineering expertise. This position offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high-precision manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning, Milling & Grinding cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor using engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements.
• Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions.
• Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Candidate Attributes

• A Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship coupled with hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g., toolmaking, machine setup, etc.).
• Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles.
• Experience with or a strong interest in grinding or precision machining.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary.
• Career Development Pathways and Investment in Professional Development.
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
• Engagement and Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free on site parking with electric charging points available.
• Subsidised canteen.

Please note, our client does not have a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence therefore to apply for this role, it is essential that candidates have the immediate right to work in the UK.

Graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering that have gained practical, hands on experience in an engineering environment may also be considered.

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