Machine Shop Supervisor

Randstad Employment Bureau; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a hands-on Machining Cell Leader to oversee day-to-day operations of a busy machining department within a precision environment in Port Talbot. The role involves coordinating with Production, Planning and Purchasing teams to hit schedules and ensure quality, with responsibilities spanning setup, programming, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will have rich experience with CNC machines, strong reading of engineering drawings, and proficiency with DMG Mori

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Skilled with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Knowledge of DMG Mori programming platforms (Celos, VPS) is preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX, Mastercam).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings interpretation

Precision measuring tools

DMG Mori programming (Celos, VPS)

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Celos

VPS

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.