CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist (Heidenhain Controls) Aberdeen, Scotland Approx. £21.70 per hour DOE Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 4:30pm An established oil and gas engineering company is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join its Aberdeen workshop team. This role is ideally suited to a machinist with strong experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machine tools using Heidenhain controls .

You'll be responsible for producing high-precision components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Program, set, and operate CNC machine tools using Heidenhain controls . Manufacture components to engineering drawings, specifications, and tight tolerances. Edit and optimise CNC programs to improve machining efficiency and quality. Select appropriate tooling, work holding, feeds, and speeds for a range of materials. Conduct first-off and in-process inspections using calibrated measuring equipment. Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Identify and rectify machining issues, tooling problems, and non-conformances. Maintain accurate production records and quality documentation. Ensure machines and work areas are maintained to a high housekeeping standard. Adhere to all company quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering or machine shop environment. Essential experience programming and operating Heidenhain-controlled CNC machines .

Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling selection, and cutting parameters. Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and GD&T. Experience machining components for the oil & gas, valve, or heavy engineering sectors would be advantageous. Competent in the use of micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment. A quality-focused approach with strong attention to detail. What's on Offer Competitive pay of approximately £21.70/hour DOE .

Stable Monday to Friday dayshift pattern with an excellent work-life balance. Opportunity to join a well-established engineering business supporting the energy sector. Long-term career prospects within a professional and supportive workshop environment.