Late-Shift CNC Machinist - Precision Components

Vacgen Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Job summary

Vacgen Ltd in East Sussex is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for our late shift to set and operate CNC lathes, produce precision components from engineering drawings, and ensure first‑off parts meet exacting tolerances. You will prove out programs, adjust tooling, inspect parts, and support continuous improvement in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility near Hailsham.

The role offers a competitive package with benefits, ongoing training, and a chance to contribute to high‑tech projects used

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Experience reading ISO and conversational CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to drawing specification.
• Run programs, adjust tooling and coordinates as required.
• Produce and inspect first-off components to ensure quality.

Skills

Setting CNC lathes

Reading drawings

GD&T interpretation

ISO CNC programs

Tooling selection

Machining issue resolution

On-time delivery mindset

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or recognised machining qualification

Tools

AlphaCAM

FARO Arm

MS Office

Job description

Vacgen Ltd in East Sussex is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for our late shift to set and operate CNC lathes, produce precision components from engineering drawings, and ensure first‑off parts meet exacting tolerances. You will prove out programs, adjust tooling, inspect parts, and support continuous improvement in a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility near Hailsham.

The role offers a competitive package with benefits, ongoing training, and a chance to contribute to high‑tech projects used