CAD & CNC Machinist

Wolviston Recruitment partners; Location (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering business is seeking a multi-skilled CAD & CNC Machinist for a temporary leading to permanent position. The role combines CAD design with CNC machining, focusing on bespoke steel and aluminum components. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD skills, CNC experience, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary with scope for overtime

Long-term stability and career development

Training on industry-specific CAD/CAM systems

Supportive, clean, and well-equipped engineering environment

On-site parking and employee benefits

Fantastic work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong CAD experience with relevant software.
• Hands-on CNC machining skills.
• Ability to reverse engineer components.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Operate CNC lathes/machining centers.
• Collaborate with production and design teams.

Skills

CAD experience

CNC machining skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Delcam

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a growing precision engineering business in Newton Aycliffe, seeking a multi-skilled CAD & CNC Machinist to join their dynamic team.

This is initially a temporary role leading to a permanent position for the right candidate.

This role blends technical CAD capabilities with practical CNC machining expertise, offering the opportunity to work on bespoke steel and aluminium moulds, profiles, and specialist components. You’ll take ownership of parts from design and development through to manufacture and inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Use AutoCAD or equivalent software such as Fusion 360 or Delcam to design components
• Create and modify engineering drawings for steel/aluminium moulds, profiles, diameters, contours and detailed parts
• Develop and maintain CAD templates for repeat or standardised work
• Work confidently in both metric and imperial measurements
• Utilise and manage CAD post-processors to generate machine-ready programs
• Reverse engineer physical parts – accurately drawing and sending information to the post-processor
• Operate CNC lathes and/or machining centres, performing setup, programming and final checks
• Collaborate with production, design, and tooling teams to ensure precision and efficiency

CAD & CNC Machinist

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham

Contract Type: Contract or Temp

Closing Date: Jul 23rd, 2025

Ref: 1605995

Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a growing precision engineering business in Newton Aycliffe, seeking a multi-skilled CAD & CNC Machinist to join their dynamic team.

This is initially a temporary role leading to a permanent position for the right candidate.

This role blends technical CAD capabilities with practical CNC machining expertise, offering the opportunity to work on bespoke steel and aluminium moulds, profiles, and specialist components. You’ll take ownership of parts from design and development through to manufacture and inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Use AutoCAD or equivalent software such as Fusion 360 or Delcam to design components
• Create and modify engineering drawings for steel/aluminium moulds, profiles, diameters, contours and detailed parts
• Develop and maintain CAD templates for repeat or standardised work
• Work confidently in both metric and imperial measurements
• Utilise and manage CAD post-processors to generate machine-ready programs
• Reverse engineer physical parts – accurately drawing and sending information to the post-processor
• Operate CNC lathes and/or machining centres, performing setup, programming and final checks
• Collaborate with production, design, and tooling teams to ensure precision and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Strong CAD experience (AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Delcam or similar)
• Hands-on CNC machining skills – including setting and operating lathes or machining centres
• Ability to reverse engineer components and develop technical drawings from physical parts
• Familiarity with machining processes for moulds and tooling
• Knowledge of CAD post-processing for CNC integration
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and proactive approach
• NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaking or related field

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary with scope for overtime
• Long-term stability and career development
• Training on industry-specific CAD/CAM systems
• Supportive, clean, and well-equipped engineering environment
• On-site parking and employee benefits
• Fantastic work life balance

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