CNC Team Leader: 3-Axis Milling & Process Optimization

Morgan Jones Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Ltd in Kent is seeking a CNC Team Leader to manage a machining team on the shop floor, programme and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines, and drive continuous improvements.

You will mentor apprentices, optimise tooling and cycles, monitor performance, and maintain high standards of quality, organisation and housekeeping. This permanent role offers a stable environment with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC Machinist with 3-axis milling expertise.
• Strong programming, setting and operating experience.
• CADCAM experience is essential.
• Heidenhain knowledge is highly desirable.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and programming 3-axis CNC milling machines.
• Producing CADCAM programmes and optimising machining strategies.
• Coordinating workloads and assisting with production priorities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior machinists and apprentices.
• Improving tooling, fixtures, work holding methods and machine efficiency.
• Reducing cycle times and increasing productivity through process improvements.
• Documenting successful set-ups and best practice procedures.
• Identifying manufacturing challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Monitoring machine utilisation and production performance.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, organisation and housekeeping.

Skills

CNC milling

3-axis milling

Team leadership

Programming

CADCAM

Heidenhain

Tools

CAD/CAM

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Morgan Jones Ltd in Kent is seeking a CNC Team Leader to manage a machining team on the shop floor, programme and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines, and drive continuous improvements.

You will mentor apprentices, optimise tooling and cycles, monitor performance, and maintain high standards of quality, organisation and housekeeping. This permanent role offers a stable environment with opportunities for career progression.