Lead CNC Machining Cell — Early Friday Finish

Construction, Property and Engineering; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a hands-on Machining Cell Leader to oversee daily operations in a busy machining department within a precision environment in the UK. You will work with Production, Planning and Purchasing to meet targets and run the department in the manager's absence.

The role requires experience operating CNC machines, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with DMG Mori programming platforms; CAD/CAM experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled in using precision measuring tools.
• Proficient in DMG Mori programming platforms (Celos, VPS) preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimise CNC programs for DMG Mori machines using offline tools.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes, mills, and drills.
• Load materials and verify tooling.
• Interpret drawings to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Perform in-process inspections with precision instruments.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues.
• Collaborate with programmers and machining manager to meet schedules.

Skills

CNC programming

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

DMG Mori Celos/VPS

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a hands-on Machining Cell Leader to oversee daily operations in a busy machining department within a precision environment in the UK. You will work with Production, Planning and Purchasing to meet targets and run the department in the manager's absence.

The role requires experience operating CNC machines, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with DMG Mori programming platforms; CAD/CAM experience is advantageous.