Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Generous holiday with optional extra

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the UK. The role involves programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines to produce low-volume, high-precision components from engineering drawings.

Working on a double day shift, you will inspect parts, support Lean manufacturing and ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Proficiency in inspection techniques using precision measuring equipment.
• Low-volume, high-precision manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Manufacture precision components to drawings and tight tolerances.
• Produce low-volume, high-quality machined parts.
• Inspect first-off and in-process parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Record production activity in ERP system.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Maintain quality, housekeeping and health & safety standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Setting CNC machines

Operating CNC machines

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection techniques

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC turning machines

ERP system

Job description

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer producing high-quality, low-volume components for a range of highly regulated industries. With continued investment in machinery, people, and continuous improvement, they offer a modern manufacturing environment and excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Machinist to join their machine shop. This is a hands-on role involving the programming, setting and operation of CNC machine tools, manufacturing precision components to engineering drawings within a low-volume, high-quality production environment.

This will be on a double day shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Produce low-volume, high-quality machined parts.
• Manufacture and modify jigs, fixtures and tooling.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Record production activity using the company's ERP system.
• Work to production schedules and agreed machining times.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.

The Candidate

Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.

Experience working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.

Good knowledge of inspection techniques using measuring equipment.

A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.

Experience within low-volume, high-precision manufacturing.

The Package

Salary is up to £46,000 including shift premium

Company pension.

Life assurance.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Ongoing training and development.

Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.

Long-term career progression within a stable and growing engineering business.