CNC Tooling Technician; Assembly & Preparation

Position: CNC Tooling Technician (Assembly & Preparation)
Location:

Nottingham
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 + overtime opportunities

Hours:

Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm - with some flex)

The Opportunity

We are working with a specialist engineering services provider supporting operations within a high-spec aerospace manufacturing environment. We are recruiting for a CNC Tooling Technician, sometimes referred to internally as a Polishing Media Technician, to support the assembly, preparation and inspection of precision tooling used in automated polishing and machining processes.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Assembling tooling using detailed technical instructions
Working with abrasive media, tool holders and associated components
Applying torque settings and securing components correctly
Carrying out visual and basic checks to ensure quality and compliance
Preparing tooling for use within machining environments
Disassembling used tooling and replacing consumable media
Identifying and flagging any defects or non-conformances
Supporting general tooling operations including stock control

What We’re Looking For

Ideal backgrounds include:

CNC Setter or CNC Operator
Tooling Technician
Machine Shop Technician
Tool Presetter or Tool Preparation Key skills:

Experience working with cutting tools, inserts, drills or abrasives
Exposure to CNC or machining environments
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely
Quality-focused mindset with a right first time approachImportant

This role is not a CNC programming or machining position. However, candidates must have experience working with tooling or within machining environments, with a basic understanding of how tools are used in production.

Why Apply?
Work within a high-spec aerospace engineering environment
Gain experience with advanced tooling and manufacturing processes
Opportunity to develop into tool presetting and wider machining support roles
Join a growing operation with future expansion potential
Overtime opportunities available with good rates of pay Additional Information
Full training provided
Long-term opportunity with progression potential
Stable day-based working pattern

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