Senior Toolmaker / CNC Machinist – High-Precision Tooling

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

10% performance bonus

Permanent, full-time

40-hour working week

Modern machining environment

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker / CNC Machinist in Birmingham to join a growing precision engineering team. You will take ownership of jobs from programming through to finished inspection, producing high-precision tooling and fixtures to tight tolerances.

The role requires strong Fanuc programming capability, a background in precision tooling, and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Time-served Toolmaker or experienced CNC Machinist.
• Strong Fanuc programming experience is essential.
• Experience producing high-accuracy tooling or fixtures.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and micron tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machinery using Fanuc controls.
• Manufacturing precision tooling, fixtures and specialist components.
• Producing components from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.
• Using Fusion 360 for machining strategies and model manipulation.
• Editing and optimising CNC programs where required.
• Maintaining the highest quality standards throughout production.
• Solving machining and manufacturing challenges independently.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Fanuc programming

CNC Machining

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Micron tolerances

Interpreting drawings

Tools

Fusion 360

EZCAM Mill Pro

Job description

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Toolmaker / CNC Machinist in Birmingham to join a growing precision engineering team. You will take ownership of jobs from programming through to finished inspection, producing high-precision tooling and fixtures to tight tolerances.

The role requires strong Fanuc programming capability, a background in precision tooling, and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.