CNC Programmer

Vivo Talent; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Permanent, stable employment

Modern manufacturing environment

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Company benefits package

Job summary

Vivo Talent is seeking an experienced CNC 5-axis Machinist/Programmer to join a precision engineering manufacturer in Gloucester. The role focuses on setting and operating Mazak VARIAXIS J500/J600 to produce tight-tolerance components.

You will read engineering drawings, perform tool changes, offsets and machine adjustments, and conduct first-off and in-process inspections to ensure quality and efficiency. Overtime opportunities and a permanent, full-time position are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Experience with Mazak machinery and Mazatrol controls preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of precision machining techniques and tooling.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Mazak VARIAXIS J500 and J600 machining centres.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform tool changes, offsets and machine adjustments.
• Produce components to tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections.
• Ensure machines are running efficiently and minimise downtime.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality and engineering teams.

Skills

5-axis CNC machining

Mazak machinery

Mazatrol controls

Reading engineering drawings

Precision machining

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Mazak VARIAXIS

Mazatrol controls

Job description

CNC 5-Axis Machinist / Setter Operator - Mazak VARIAXIS J500 & J600

Location: Gloucester
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Shift: Permanent Full Time
Overtime Available
Immediate Start Available

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC 5-Axis Machinist / Programmer to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate Mazak VARIAXIS J500 and J600 machining centres
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Perform tool changes, offsets and machine adjustments
• Produce components to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Conduct first-off and in-process inspections
• Ensure machines are running efficiently and minimise downtime
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment
• Work collaboratively with production, quality and engineering teams

Requirements

• Proven experience setting and operating 5-axis CNC machining centres
• Experience with Mazak machinery and Mazatrol controls preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of precision machining techniques and tooling
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £48,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Permanent, stable employment
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Company benefits package