Precision CNC Machinist: Turning, Milling & Programming

Major Recruitment Huddersfield; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment Huddersfield is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for turning, milling and programming across Fanuc, Siemens and ProtoTrak controls in Huddersfield.

You will set, operate and program machines, interpret drawings confidently and take ownership of programmes from first-off to production, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Monday-Thursday 07:00–16:00, Friday 07:00–13:15; pay £17-£18 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in a precision/sub-contract engineering environment.
• Strong turning and milling skills (setting and operating).
• Confident programming and editing on Fanuc and Siemens controls.
• Hands-on experience with ProtoTrak controls (or similar).
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Familiar with metrology tools and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC lathes and milling machines to tight tolerances.
• Write, edit and optimise CNC programmes; carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks.
• Work across multiple control systems: Fanuc, Siemens and ProtoTrak.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Select tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds to maximise quality and efficiency.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify parts.
• Maintain a safe, clean workstation and complete production documentation.

Skills

CNC Machining

Turning

Milling

Programming

Fanuc control

Siemens control

ProtoTrak control

Reading drawings

Metrology tools

CAM exposure

Tools

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Job description

Major Recruitment Huddersfield is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist for turning, milling and programming across Fanuc, Siemens and ProtoTrak controls in Huddersfield.

You will set, operate and program machines, interpret drawings confidently and take ownership of programmes from first-off to production, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. Monday-Thursday 07:00–16:00, Friday 07:00–13:15; pay £17-£18 per hour depending on experience.