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CNC Machinist

Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for: WR Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    CNC Machinist, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 38000 GBP Yearly GBP 38000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role: CNC EDM Machinist

Location:

Drayton

Salary:
Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Hours:

40 hours per week

Overtime:
Available at time and a half

My client is recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join their busy engineering and manufacturing business.

This is a varied, hands‑on machining role that would suit an experienced CNC Machinist, Toolmaker or EDM Machinist with a strong background in precision engineering.

The key requirement is hands on experience with both Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM, alongside a broader CNC machining background.

Responsibilities:
  • Setting, programming and operating Wire EDM and Die Sink/Spark EDM machines
  • Setting and operating CNC/semi-CNC machinery
  • Producing one‑off and precision components and tooling
  • Programming directly at the machine
  • Working from detailed engineering drawings
  • Carrying out your own inspection and quality checks
  • Reverse engineering components and tooling where required
  • Using mathematics, geometry and trigonometry to calculate dimensions and machining requirements
  • Monitoring machine condition and carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Managing your own workload and taking jobs through from setup to completion
Skills and experience:

Essential:
  • Previous hands‑on experience with Wire EDM
  • Previous hands‑on experience with Die Sink/Spark EDM
  • CNC machining experience
  • Ability to set, programme and operate machinery
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Ability to carry out own inspection and quality checks
  • Good mathematical and geometric understanding
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Desirable:
  • Toolmaking and hand‑fitting experience
  • Surface or cylindrical grinding experience
  • CNC/semi-CNC turning experience
  • Experience with XYZ Proturn or similar machinery
  • Reverse engineering experience
  • Experience working with precision tooling or one‑off components

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