CNC Machinist

Position: CNC Machinist (Permanent)
CNC Machinist / Setter
Ayrshire | Permanent | Day Shift

An established engineering business in Ayrshire is looking to add an experienced CNC Machinist to its machine shop.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident setting up CNC machines, working from technical drawings, and machining components in stainless steel and aluminium. The environment is low-volume, high-quality work with a strong focus on process, accuracy and continuous improvement rather than production firefighting.

You will be working alongside a small team of junior operators, helping to raise standards, improve set-ups, and pass on practical knowledge on the shop floor.

What they're looking for

Time-served CNC Machinist with solid setting experience

Strong understanding of stainless steel and aluminium

Confident reading and working from engineering drawings

Comfortable carrying out first-off and in-process inspection

Practical, quality-focused mindset

Happy mentoring and supporting less experienced operators

The role

CNC machine set-up and operation

Supporting process and quality improvements

Working closely with engineering and quality functions

Day shift with flexibility on start and finish times

Overtime available

This is a long-term opportunity within a growing, privately owned business that values quality, ideas, and doing things properly.

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