CNC Machinist

Role: CNC Machinist
Start date: Immediate Start
Location:
Mildenhall
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hr work week
Pay: circa 30,000 - 40,000 (DOE)
Contract: This is a permanent role

Looking for a hands-on engineering role where your skills really make a difference? A specialist manufacturing company in Suffolk is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on both precision tooling projects and cutting-edge prototype development in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming, setting, and running wire erosion and spark erosion machines to meet production deadlines and quality standards
• Prioritising workloads and collaborating with senior management on prototype fixtures and conversion components
• Programming, setting, and running 3-axis millers
• Supporting the tool repair team, ensuring production-critical tooling is turned around quickly and efficiently
• Reworking incorrectly manufactured parts to meet required specifications
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance to minimise downtime and maintain performance

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years' experience operating and programming wire erosion/spark erosion machines (experience with Agie or Sodick advantageous but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working from metric and imperial drawings
• Solid all-round engineering knowledge with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator, able to work independently and within a close-knit team
• Disciplined, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

This role offers the chance to work with leading technology for a company supporting realistic, force-on-force training for defense professionals worldwide. You'll join a supportive team, contribute to essential production activities, and gain exposure to exciting prototype development projects.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a real impact within a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business, apply today.

For more information, contact Appointments.