CNC Process Technician: High-Precision Turning & Milling

Guardian Jobs; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days of paid holiday

Professional Development

Subsidised Canteen

Discounts platform

Free Parking

Job summary

HQW Aerospace UK in Plymouth is seeking a motivated Process Technician to join their multi axis high precision CNC turning and milling shopfloor. This hands-on role suits individuals with an engineering mindset and a passion for solving technical challenges at the machine level.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, whether through apprenticeship, formal education, or in-depth shopfloor experience.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or hands-on engineering background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience.
• Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles.
• Experience with or strong interest in mill turning and 5 axis machining, preferably with Swiss style lathe experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production processes in CNC Turning & 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

Mechanical aptitude

Shopfloor experience

Problem solving

Mill turning

5-axis machining

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Engineering degree (optional)

Job description

HQW Aerospace UK in Plymouth is seeking a motivated Process Technician to join their multi axis high precision CNC turning and milling shopfloor. This hands-on role suits individuals with an engineering mindset and a passion for solving technical challenges at the machine level.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, whether through apprenticeship, formal education, or in-depth shopfloor experience.