CNC Process Technician - Growth & Mentoring Path

DK Recruitment Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment Ltd. are working with a precision engineering manufacturer based in Plymouth seeking technically skilled CNC Process Technicians to join the shopfloor team across turning and milling cells.

The role is hands-on and suited to individuals with an engineering mindset who enjoy solving technical challenges at the machine level. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering foundation from an apprenticeship or formal education, with opportunities for career progression and technical

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on CNC engineering background or apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with shopfloor experience in machining environments.
• Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production processes in CNC turning and milling 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.

Skills

CNC machining

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Technical apprenticeship or equivalent training

Tools

Swiss-type lathe tooling experience

5-axis machining

CNC machine setup

Job description

DK Recruitment Ltd. are working with a precision engineering manufacturer based in Plymouth seeking technically skilled CNC Process Technicians to join the shopfloor team across turning and milling cells.

The role is hands-on and suited to individuals with an engineering mindset who enjoy solving technical challenges at the machine level. Ideal candidates will have a solid engineering foundation from an apprenticeship or formal education, with opportunities for career progression and technical