Mazak Technician

CNC Machinist
- Mazak (Smooth Controller)

Location:

Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9FT
Salary: £19.00 - £23.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours:

Rotating weekly shift pattern

Employment Type:

Full Time / Permanent About the Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Exhall, Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist with hands-on experience operating Mazak machinery and using the Mazak Smooth controller within a precision engineering environment. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, work holding and quality inspection, with the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and productivity.

The Role You will be responsible for setting up and operating Mazak CNC machine tools, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently in line with engineering drawings and production requirements. Working with Mazak Smooth controls, you will monitor machining processes, make authorised adjustments, carry out quality inspections and work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities Machine Operation & Set-Up Set up and operate Mazak CNC machine tools, including turning and machining-centre equipment. Safely load and unload components, checking the correct part, material, tooling and programme before machining. Monitor machine cycles and respond to alarms, tool wear and abnormal operating conditions. Carry out tool changes and routine adjustments within authorised limits. CNC Programmes & Process Control Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards, setup sheets and technical specifications.

Understand Mazatrol and/or applicable ISO/G-code programmes. Make authorised programme edits and tooling offset adjustments where competent. Check programme numbers, revisions and work offsets before starting production. Escalate programme, tooling or machining issues requiring engineering support. Quality & Inspection Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges. Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections in line with quality requirements.

Accurately record inspection results and maintain production traceability. Identify, segregate and report non-conforming components. Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions where required. Safety, Maintenance & Housekeeping Follow all site Health & Safety, environmental and quality procedures. Maintain machine guarding and follow safe isolation procedures. Carry out routine machine cleaning, operator care and maintenance checks. Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Handle swarf, coolant, oils and materials in accordance with site procedures. Performance & Teamwork Work towards production targets for output, cycle times, scrap and rework. Report machine downtime, recurring faults, tooling issues and material shortages. Work collaboratively with production, engineering, quality, maintenance and planning teams. Contribute to 5S, continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency initiatives. Share knowledge and support the development of colleagues where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate Essential

Skills & Experience:

Demonstrable experience operating Mazak CNC machine tools within a precision manufacturing environment. Experience using the Mazak Smooth controller. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and machining instructions. Good understanding of tooling, work holding, offsets, tool wear and machining parameters. Competent using precision measuring equipment and following inspection…