Machine Shop Supervisor

Rubicon People Partnership; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon People Partnership is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor in Christchurch to program CNC milling machines using EDGECAM, set up and operate machines with Heidenhain and Mazak controls, and read engineering drawings with precision.

You will optimise existing CNC programs, inspect components with precision measuring tools, and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime in a precision engineering environment. Aerospace/defence exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software.
• Experience using Heidenhain and Mazak CNC controls.
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Competent use of precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC milling machines using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software, both online and offline.
• Set and operate CNC milling machines fitted with Heidenhain and Mazak controls.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications accurately.
• Modify and optimise existing CNC programs to improve cycle times and machining performance.
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and CMM equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues to minimise downtime.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Reading engineering drawings

Program modification

Precision measuring instruments

Troubleshooting machining

Tools

EDGECAM CAD/CAM

Heidenhain controls

Mazak controls

Job description

Machine Shop Supervisor | Christchurch | £45,000

Precision is the whole job, and you're the one who gets it right first time. Every component that comes off the shop floor reflects the standard you hold yourself to. This is a role where your technical depth is genuinely relied on, not just appreciated.

As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to manage your own programs from concept through to finished component
• A structured, well-organised working environment aligned to 5S principles
• The chance to work on complex, quality-critical components within a precision engineering environment
• Support for continuous improvement and process development ideas
• Long-term stability within an established manufacturing business

As a Machine Shop Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Program CNC milling machines using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software, both online and offline
• Set and operate CNC milling machines fitted with Heidenhain and Mazak controls
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards and technical specifications accurately
• Modify and optimise existing CNC programs to improve cycle times and machining performance
• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and CMM equipment
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues to minimise downtime

As a Machine Shop Supervisor, your experience will include:

• Proven experience programming using EDGECAM CAD/CAM software
• Experience using Heidenhain and Mazak CNC controls
• Confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Competent use of precision measuring equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, structured approach
• Experience within a precision engineering environment, ideally aerospace or defence, is desirable

If you want a Machine Shop Supervisor role where precision and process actually get valued, this is it.