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CNC Machinist

  • Location

    Suffolk

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £16 - £18 per hour

  • Contact:

    Brigita Seveliovaite

  • Contact email:

    Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01284765700

  • Job ref:

    J36617

  • Published:

    22 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-02-13

  • Start date:

    2025-01-14

CNC Machinist
Salary: £16 - £18 per hour
Location: Eye, Suffolk

Compass Point Recruitment is seeking a motivated and experienced CNC Machinist to manage the day-to-day operations of a machine shop for a specialist engineering company in the food manufacturing industry. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities, with the potential to progress into a managerial role in the future.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to estimate time and materials, and a solid background in CNC machining, engineering, or manufacturing. This position offers a Monday-to-Friday office-based schedule.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Set up, operate, and program multi-axis machining centers
  • Perform complete multi-tool setups
  • Conduct manual checks of components
  • Ensure compliance with technical documentation
  • Perform milling and turning work to a high standard
  • Prioritize jobs based on business needs and delivery deadlines

Candidate Requirements:
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering setting as a CNC setter/operator/programmer
  • Proficiency in Fanuc programming and general knowledge of G & M codes
  • Ability to read technical drawings and deliver work to specifications
  • Experience with lathe and milling machines
Experience with the following machines is highly desirable:
  • HAAS VM3
  • HAAS ST35Y (with live tools and bar feeder)
  • Colchester Harrison
  • Tryax Mill
  • XYZ Manual Mill

If you have the required experience and a passion for CNC machining within the manufacturing and engineering industry, we'd love to hear from you!