CNC Machinist

Role: CNC Machinist

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience – plus overtime

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a growing precision engineering business based in Cheltenham.

The company specialises in complex machining projects, working with a wide variety of materials and components, from small batch prototypes through to production runs and large scale engineering components.

As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for setting, operating and producing precision components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC machine tools to manufacture precision-engineered components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and machining methods.
• Making machine adjustments and setting offsets to maintain accuracy.
• Monitoring machining operations and ensuring components meet specified tolerances.
• Carrying out dimensional inspections using relevant measuring equipment.
• Identifying and resolving machining and production issues.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and workshop safety.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience working as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Confident setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• CNC programming experience.
• Experience with Mazak, Doosan, Dahlih or XYZ machinery.
• Exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis or 5-axis machining.
• Experience machining complex or large-scale components.
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering tolerances and quality standards.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintaining production standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

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