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Senior Weekend CNC Machinist

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: Laborup
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36 - 48 USD Hourly USD 36.00 48.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We’re hiring Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinists for a precision manufacturing facility supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-precision industries. This role is focused on developing new machining processes, launching new products, solving difficult machining challenges, and building repeatable systems that production teams can rely on.

You’ll prove out new jobs, refine complex setups, and work closely with engineering and programming using advanced equipment, including Hermle 5-axis machining centers, automated probing, and modern inspection technology.

On the weekend shift, you’ll also help develop and implement a training program for junior machinists. You’ll share the technical knowledge, habits, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed on complex work, helping the next generation launch their careers while strengthening the shop for the long term.

The company is growing rapidly across aerospace, defense, and other precision manufacturing markets, creating strong opportunities for experienced machinists who want challenging work, continued technical growth, and a shop that values top talent.

Why Join Us
  • Top Talent Is Valued: We respect great machinists and are willing to pay to make the right hire work.
  • Advanced Equipment: Work with modern 5-axis machining, automation, probing, and inspection technology.
  • Real Impact: Help shape production standards and improve how the shop operates.
  • Develop Others: Help train and mentor junior machinists as they grow into high-level work.
Compensation
  • $36 - $48 / hr
  • We want the best talent and we're willing to pay for it
  • Optional overtime available
  • Full benefits
Weekend Shift
  • Friday - Sunday
  • Work 36, paid for 40
What You’ll Run
  • Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
  • Heller Horizontal Machining Platforms
  • Zayer Large-Format Machining Centers
  • DN Solutions Machining Platforms
  • Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
  • Siemens NX Manufacturing
  • Wenzel CMM & Keyence Inspection
  • Titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys
Responsibilities
  • New Product Launches: Lead setup and prove-out of new machining projects.
  • Machine Setups: Independently complete complex 5-axis setups.
  • Workholding: Develop fixturing, tooling, and work holding strategies.
  • Process Development: Optimize machining processes for repeatable production.
  • Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
  • Troubleshooting: Resolve machining, tooling, and process issues.
  • Automation: Support robotic cells and lights-out manufacturing.
  • Production Support: Document and transfer processes to production.
  • Continuous Improvement: Improve machining performance and cycle times.
  • Mentorship: Support less experienced machinists as needed.
Qualifications Required
  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience
  • 5-axis setup experience
  • Blueprint reading and GD&T
  • Tight-tolerance machining experience
  • First-piece inspection experience

    Strong tooling and work holding knowledge
  • Machining troubleshooting experience
Preferred
  • Aerospace, defense, or medical manufacturing
  • Simultaneous 5-axis or mill-turn experience
  • Siemens or Heidenhain controls
  • Siemens NX experience
  • Titanium, Inconel, or nickel alloy machining
  • CMM inspection experience
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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