Job Description
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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