Precision CNC Machinist & Toolmaker: Tooling Specialist

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Professional Recruitment LTD is recruiting a CNC Machinist or Toolmaker for a well-established precision manufacturer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The role involves manufacturing, maintaining and modifying tooling, across CNC milling/turning and bench fitting, with a focus on high-quality outcomes.

You will read drawings, work to tight tolerances, and support tooling trials and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist, setter/operator or Toolmaker in a precision environment
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Experience reading precision measuring equipment and performing inspections

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling and turning machines to produce tooling components
• Manufacture tooling, inserts, jigs, fixtures and components from drawings and CAD data
• Carry out manual machining and repairs as required
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling and diagnose faults
• Maintain tooling records and ensure a clean, safe workspace
• Support tooling trials and process improvements

Skills

CNC Machinist experience

Set up CNC milling/turning

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds/BTEC

Tools

CAD/CAM software

EDM / Spark erosion

Job description

Point Professional Recruitment LTD is recruiting a CNC Machinist or Toolmaker for a well-established precision manufacturer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The role involves manufacturing, maintaining and modifying tooling, across CNC milling/turning and bench fitting, with a focus on high-quality outcomes.

You will read drawings, work to tight tolerances, and support tooling trials and continuous improvement initiatives.