Precision CNC Machinist – Multi‑Axis & CAD/CAM Pro

Hales Group Ltd; Kessingland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Operator to join its precision engineering team in the UK. The role emphasizes setting, programming and operating multi-axis machining centers, with a focus on producing small batch components with high accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent and strong skills in reading drawings and on-control programming, plus experience with CAD/CAM projects to generate CNC programs.

Qualifications

• Experience as machinist with Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
• Hands-on experience with multi-axis machining centers.

Responsibilities

• Setting, programming, and operating multi-axis machining centers.
• Producing small batch precision components with attention to detail.
• Interpreting technical drawings on-control.
• Collaborating on CAD/CAM projects to generate CNC programs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Hales Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Operator to join its precision engineering team in the UK. The role emphasizes setting, programming and operating multi-axis machining centers, with a focus on producing small batch components with high accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent and strong skills in reading drawings and on-control programming, plus experience with CAD/CAM projects to generate CNC programs.