Skilled CNC Machinist: 3–5 Axis Milling & Turning

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a skilled CNC Machinist for our Hayes, Middlesex workshop. The role involves turning and milling across 3, 4 and 5-axis operations, with tasks including setting, programming, tooling selection and quality inspection of precision components.

The candidate should read engineering drawings accurately, work to tight tolerances, and maintain high safety and cleanliness standards in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced CNC machinist with turning and/or milling background.
• Experience across 3, 4 and 5-axis machining.
• Ability to set and programme machines independently.
• Good reading of engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme CNC turning and milling machines.
• Work across 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Select tooling and set appropriate cutting parameters.
• Programme machines and adjust during production.
• Inspect finished components for tolerances and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

3-axis machining

4-axis machining

5-axis machining

Fanuc/Hurco/Mazatrol

Tools

Fanuc controls

Hurco controls

Mazatrol controls

Job description

Proactive Global is recruiting a skilled CNC Machinist for our Hayes, Middlesex workshop. The role involves turning and milling across 3, 4 and 5-axis operations, with tasks including setting, programming, tooling selection and quality inspection of precision components.

The candidate should read engineering drawings accurately, work to tight tolerances, and maintain high safety and cleanliness standards in a collaborative team environment.