CNC Process Technician

DK Recruitment are working with a precision engineering manufacturer based in Plymouth who are expanding their engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey. My client is looking for technically skilled, CNC Process Technicians to join a dynamic engineering business to work within the shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC Turning & Milling areas.

This hands-on role is ideal for individuals with an engineering mindset, who are passionate and able to solve technical challenges at a CNC machine level. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, whether through apprenticeship, formal education, or in-depth shopfloor experience. This position offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high-precision manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning & Milling cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality. Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor using engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements. Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety.

Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions. Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Qualifications & Experience Technical apprenticeship or hands-on CNC engineering background. Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g. toolmaking, machine setup, etc.) Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles.

Experience with or a strong interest in mill turning and 5 axis machining, preferably with Swiss style lath experience, but not essential. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment. Career Development Path Internal Development:
Clear stage/level progression tied to skills assessments and performance. Apprenticeship Support:
Opportunities to mentor and coach junior technicians. External Talent Development:
Training pathways at machine manufacturers for machine type conversion as well as offline programming training.