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

Job summary

Our client, a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the UK, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set and operate CNC milling or turning machines in a low-volume, high-quality production environment. This hands-on role requires reading engineering drawings, inspecting to tight tolerances, and contributing to lean manufacturing initiatives.

The role offers a double day shift pattern with a salary up to £46,000 including shift premium, plus a company pension, life

Qualifications

• Programming, setting and operating CNC milling or turning machines.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspect to tight tolerances.
• Experience in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing.
• Proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling or turning machines.
• Manufacture components to drawings with 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 ERP system.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC milling/turning

Inspection techniques

Attention to detail

Low-volume manufacturing

Tools

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.