CNC Trainer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing precision engineering business in North Kent for an experienced CNC Trainer. You will join the machine shop to develop the next generation of skilled CNC operators through practical training in turning, setting, programming principles, inspection and quality standards, with emphasis on Nakamura and Citizen machines.

This hands-on role involves delivering training to apprentices and existing staff, assessing competence, creating

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC lathes within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Nakamura and Citizen CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting parameters.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of quality standards, traceability and manufacturing best practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate others.
• A genuine interest in developing people and sharing technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical CNC training to apprentices, new starters and existing employees
• Provide hands-on instruction in setting and operating CNC lathes, particularly Nakamura and Citizen machines
• Assess competency through observation and practical assessments
• Develop training plans, maintain training records and manage competency matrices
• Support apprentices throughout their development and provide regular feedback
• Train operators in machining processes, tooling, cutting parameters and machine optimisation
• Develop understanding of inspection equipment, quality standards and traceability requirements
• Identify training needs and work with production management to address skills gaps
• Support improvements in set-up times, cycle times, tooling performance and tool life
• Assist with training materials, procedures and standard operating instructions
• Promote safe working practices and ensure trainees understand relevant health, safety and environmental requirements

Skills

CNC lathes

Nakamura

Citizen

Reading drawings

Quality standards

Mentoring

Training delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC

HNC

HND

Job description

A growing precision engineering business in North Kent is looking for an experienced CNC Trainer to join its machine shop and play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled CNC operators.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced CNC Setter Operator who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping others develop. You will provide practical training across CNC turning, machine setting, programming principles, inspection and quality standards, with particular emphasis on Nakamura and Citizen CNC machines.

You will work closely with production supervisors and managers to identify skills gaps, assess competency and ensure employees have the technical skills and knowledge required to operate safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver practical CNC training to apprentices, new starters and existing employees
• Provide hands-on instruction in setting and operating CNC lathes, particularly Nakamura and Citizen machines
• Assess competency through observation and practical assessments
• Develop training plans, maintain training records and manage competency matrices
• Support apprentices throughout their development and provide regular feedback
• Train operators in machining processes, tooling, cutting parameters and machine optimisation
• Develop understanding of inspection equipment, quality standards and traceability requirements
• Identify training needs and work with production management to address skills gaps
• Support improvements in set-up times, cycle times, tooling performance and tool life
• Assist with training materials, procedures and standard operating instructions
• Promote safe working practices and ensure trainees understand relevant health, safety and environmental requirements

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC lathes within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Nakamura and Citizen CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting parameters
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of quality standards, traceability and manufacturing best practice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate others
• A genuine interest in developing people and sharing technical knowledge

An engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC or HND would be beneficial, as would a recognised training, coaching or assessor qualification. Experience of working with apprentices and knowledge of competency-based assessment would also be advantageous.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to move into a role where your CNC experience can have a direct impact on developing skilled engineers within a precision manufacturing environment.

You will remain close to the technical side of CNC machining while taking responsibility for helping apprentices, new starters and experienced employees build their capabilities and confidence.

This is a permanent role.

If you do not hear from us within seven working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details and contact you should a suitable opportunity become available.