Manual Turning & Milling / CNC Milling Programmer

Interaction Recruitment; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern production facility

Established engineering environment

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment in Letchworth Garden City is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join an established precision engineering and manufacturing business. The role combines manual turning and milling with CNC milling programming and CAD experience.

You will read engineering drawings, set and operate CNC milling machines, and produce precision components for one-off and small to mid production batches in a hands-on, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manual turning and milling to produce precision components.
• Experience with CNC milling programming and CAD/CAM workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manual turning and milling of precision components.
• CNC milling and programming; creating and modifying CNC programmes.
• Using CAD software to design and prepare machining work and ensure quality.

Skills

Manual turning

Manual milling

CNC milling programming

CAD

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer – Manual Turning & Milling / CNC Milling Programmer

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Salary: £18.00–£25.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

My client is currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join an established precision engineering and manufacturing business based in Letchworth Garden City.

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced engineer with a strong background in manual turning and milling, together with CNC milling programming and CAD experience.

The successful candidate will be involved in producing precision components, working from engineering drawings and using a range of manual and CNC machining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manual turning and milling of precision components
• CNC milling and programming
• Creating and modifying CNC programmes
• Using CAD software to design and prepare machining work
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Setting and operating CNC milling machinery
• Producing one‑off components and small to medium production batches
• Selecting appropriate tooling and machining methods
• Checking dimensions and ensuring components meet required specifications
• Carrying out general machining and engineering duties
• Maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy
• Working safely and keeping the workshop and machinery organised

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Machinist or similar
• Strong manual turning experience
• Strong manual milling experience
• CNC milling programming experience
• CAD experience
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Good understanding of machining processes and precision engineering
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Desirable

• Experience working with one‑off and small‑batch precision components
• Experience with a range of engineering materials
• CNC setting and operating experience
• Experience within a toolmaking or precision engineering environment

The Package

• £18.00–£25.00 per hour depending on experience
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent position
• Opportunity to work within an established precision engineering environment

• Opportunity to work in a modern production facility

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