CNC Tooling Technician; Assembly & Preparation

Location:

Nottingham

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

Hours:

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

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.

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

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 approach

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.

• 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

• Full training provided
• Long-term opportunity with progression potential
• Stable day-based working pattern