Cnc Machinist
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA
Reputable, long established specialised machining company requires skilled CNC Machinists
-Operator, Setter and Programmer roles available - to programme, set and operate CNC lathes (fixed head and/or sliding head) producing high-precision components for sectors including medical, aerospace, automotive and industrial. You’ll be part of a multi-skilled team, reporting to Production Supervisor/Team Leader and focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Operate / Set and/or Programme and adjust CNC machines to produce parts to drawing/specification
- Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and process documentation
- Tool setting, offsets, proving out jobs, and supporting first-off approvals
- Measure and inspect components using gauges, micrometers, verniers, bore gauges (CMM exposure a plus)
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and machine care (TPM mindset)
- Record checks and production data as required by the quality system (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 environment)
- Identify issues early (tool wear, drift, material variation) and take corrective action
- Work collaboratively with setters, QC, engineering and supervisors to hit output and on-time delivery targets
- Contribute to continuous improvement (setup reduction/SMED, scrap reduction, process optimisation)
- Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in a precision engineering environment
- Strong ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T/tolerances
- Confident using inspection equipment and recording results accurately
- Experience with CNC turning (fixed head and/or sliding head)
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving approach
- Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work to quality-critical standards
- Programming experience (online/offline) or ability to edit programs at the machine
- Experience with medical/aerospace quality requirements and traceability
- Experience with multi-spindle (e.g., Wickman) or prismatic/VMC work
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, SMED)
- Apprenticeship/time-served background
Location:
Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours of Work:
Mon to Thurs - Nights (8pm – 6am) OR Mon to Fri – Afternoons (2 pm – 10 pm)
Pay:
Negotiable dependent upon experience (Night shift includes a 20%-night shift allowance)
Benefits:
Workplace pension scheme, Onsite parking
If you have the skills to fulfil the role of CNC Machinist,
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