Machinist

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.; Attenborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hours/week

Permanent role

Small team

Varied projects

CNC programming development

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. is representing a long-established precision engineering and toolmaking business in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. They seek a Multi-Skilled Machinist / CNC Miller Programmer to join a small, highly skilled team.

The role involves operating manual and CNC milling/turning, programming 3-axis mills, and using AlphaCAM to produce programmes. You will read detailed drawings, set tooling, and deliver one-off and small-batch components in a permanent, 37-hour

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering and machining.
• Ability to program 3-axis CNC mills from engineering drawings.
• AlphaCAM experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate both manual and CNC milling and turning machinery.
• Program CNC milling on 3-axis XYZ machines from drawings.
• Set and operate CNC mills; check components meet tolerances.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Manual milling

Programming CNC

AlphaCAM

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

AlphaCAM

Job description

Multi-Skilled Machinist / CNC Miller Programmer

Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Dependent on experience

Contek Recruitment Solutions are representing their client, a long-established, family-run precision engineering and toolmaking business based in Letchworth Garden City, who are looking to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Machinist / CNC Miller Programmer to join their small and highly skilled team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist who enjoys working across both manual and CNC machinery, with the opportunity to take ownership of CNC milling programmes and work on a varied range of precision engineering projects.

The business has been established for many years and has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality, bespoke and precision components, working to tight tolerances across a wide variety of materials.

The Role:

• Operating both manual and CNC milling and turning machinery
• CNC milling on 3-axis XYZ machines
• Programming CNC milling machines from engineering drawings
• Using AlphaCAM software to produce CNC programmes
• Setting and operating CNC mills, ensuring components are produced accurately and efficiently
• Working with 2-axis CNC lathes
• Setting and operating XYZ and Harrison lathes
• Manual milling using Bridgeport machines
• Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods
• Producing one-off and small-batch precision components
• Working with a variety of materials
• Checking your own work to ensure components meet drawing specifications and tolerances
• Supporting general workshop and machining requirements as part of a small team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced machinist with a strong background in precision engineering
• Confident working on both manual and CNC machinery
• Strong CNC milling experience is essential
• Previous CNC programming experience on 3-axis mills
• Experience with AlphaCAM would be highly advantageous
• Comfortable working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Manual milling experience, ideally with Bridgeport machines
• CNC turning experience would be beneficial
• Experience with 2-axis CNC lathes is desirable
• Able to select tooling, set machines and troubleshoot machining issues
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a small team environment

Why Join?

• 37-hour working week
• Permanent position within an established engineering business
• Small, friendly team of around 6 employees
• Varied and interesting precision engineering work
• Opportunity to work across both manual and CNC machinery
• Genuine opportunity to utilise and develop your CNC programming skills
• Family-run working environment
• Varied one-off and small-batch work rather than repetitive high-volume production