CNC Engineer Machinist

CNC Engineer / Machinist

People Solutions Dudley are currently recruiting for a CNC Engineer / Machinist (Manual Lathe Turner, Miller, Borer) to join our well-established client based in the local area. This is a fantastic opportunity offering an excellent salary and genuine opportunities for growth and progression.

Our client is initially looking for experienced CNC Operators, Programmers, or Setters to support fabrications on the shop floor, producing small and large one-off components. They are willing to invest in candidates who have strong foundational knowledge of CNC milling, vertical lathes, and borers.

Experience with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls (3-axis) is preferred.

Shifts

• Day

Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (early finish Friday)
• Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 18:00 start (12-hour shifts, 4 on / 3 off)

Rates of Pay

• From £17.50 per hour (depending on experience)
• Night shift allowance included
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 37 hours (day shift)

Benefits

Your benefits as a CNC Engineer / Machinist will include:

• Excellent hourly rate with progression opportunities
• Overtime available
• Shift allowance for nights
• Long-term opportunity with a stable business
• Ongoing training and development

Day-to-Day Duties

As a CNC Engineer / Machinist, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Operating CNC lathes, borers, and milling machines to produce precision components
• Performing fabrication and milling tasks where required
• Reading and accurately interpreting technical drawings
• Programming, setting, and operating CNC machinery
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues
• Maintaining accurate production and material records
• Applying mathematical calculations for measurements and tolerances

Essential Skills

To be successful as a CNC Engineer / Machinist, you will need:

• Proven experience operating manual lathes, borers, or milling machines (experience in at least one is acceptable)
• Previous CNC machining experience (borers, millers, or lathes)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Experience with tooling, materials handling, and hand tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good length of service within CNC machining environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Heidenhain or Fanuc controls
• PLC familiarity
• Solid Works or similar CAD software experience

Training Provided

• Full industry-related training with ongoing development support

Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a CNC Engineer / Machinist, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team for more information.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.