Machine Shop Supervisor

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

Are you a hands‑on Machining Cell Leader?

Or are you looking to step into this role?

Then please read on.

Hours of work are Mon - Thu - 08:00 - 16:45 and a lovely 2pm finish on a Friday.

Your main responsibility will be to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy machining department within a precision environment.

You will work closely with Production, Planning and Purchasing teams, to ensure production targets are achieved

You will be able to run department competently in the managers absence.

Duties:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• create and optimise CNC programs for DMG Mori machines using offline programming tools.
• set up and operate CNC machines (lathes, mills, drills) according to job requirements.
• load raw materials and verify tooling setup.
• interpret technical drawings and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• perform in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• monitor machine performance and report issues promptly.
• work closely with programmers and machining production manager to meet production schedules.

What's needed:

• experience operating CNC machines in a production environment
• ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• skilled in using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)
• strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• proficiency in DMG Mori programming platforms (Celos, VPS). (preferred)
• strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and tooling
• experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, Mastercam)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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