Vacancy Title: CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician Contract Type: Permanent Location: Merseyside Industry: MANUFACTURING Salary: Competitive Start Date: 2026-07-03 REF: J91987947 Contact Name: Tom Hammond Contact Email: tom.hammond@russell-taylor.co.uk Vacancy Published: 3 days ago CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician
Competitive salary plus shift allowance – details available on request 12-hour day shifts (Mon-Wed Week 1 / Thu-Sat Week 2) Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join a precision manufacturing environment in Liverpool. This is a newly created role supporting the introduction of an in-house manufacturing capability for producing critical precision components within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. This is a highly autonomous role working closely with Engineering and Production teams, suited to someone who enjoys independent working within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
Role
- Set up and operate a range of CNC machine tools including:
- 5-axis machining centres
- Fanuc controlled CNC lathes
- Vertical machining centres
- Multi-axis turn/mill machining centres
- Manufacture precision components and sealing products to tight tolerances
- Carry out machine setup, tooling changes and process optimisation
- Work within small batch and high-precision manufacturing environments
- Use inspection equipment including hard gauging, probing systems and CMM equipment to ensure product quality
- Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation
- Work with materials including stainless steels and heat-resistant super alloys
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering activities
Essential Requirements
- Time-served machining/manufacturing background with a minimum of five years’ experience within a precision engineering environment
- Experience setting and operating CNC machinery within a high-precision manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Fanuc controlled CNC lathes and vertical machining centres
- Minimum two years’ experience operating multi-axis CNC turn/mill machining centres
- Experience manufacturing components to fine tolerances
- Strong understanding of ISO programming
- Experience using inspection equipment including CMM and precision gauging
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work
- Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team environment
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Okuma controls
- Experience setting and operating Mazak Integrex machine tools
- Knowledge of Mazatrol Smooth controls
- Grinding experience (surface and/or internal)
- Experience of twin turret and twin spindle machining
- Experience working within controlled, regulated or high-precision manufacturing environments
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