Precision Machinist – CNC & 5-Axis Turning

Forged Solutions Group; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in Blaenavon, South Wales, is seeking a skilled machinist to join the machine shop team. You will operate manual and CNC turning lathes, read engineering drawings, and ensure parts are produced to exact specifications with first-time quality.

The role requires experience in heavy manufacturing, good attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts. You will support continuous improvement, logging data, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing with focus on machining processes.
• Manual and CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read 2D engineering drawings to correct tolerances.
• Familiar with machining alloy materials and associated tooling.
• Computer literacy and basic data recording.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual vertical turning lathes and CNC turning lathes to produce parts.
• Set tooling and read/interpret drawings to ensure first‑time quality.
• Record production throughput and dimensional reports in the system.
• Engage in TPM/5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Support quality investigations with cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards in the workplace.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Health & safety

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Mazak CNC machines

EFACS

Job description

Forged Solutions Group in Blaenavon, South Wales, is seeking a skilled machinist to join the machine shop team. You will operate manual and CNC turning lathes, read engineering drawings, and ensure parts are produced to exact specifications with first-time quality.

The role requires experience in heavy manufacturing, good attention to detail, and the ability to work across shifts. You will support continuous improvement, logging data, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.