DK Recruitment are working with a precision engineering manufacturer based in Plymouth who are expanding their engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey. My client is looking for technically skilled, CNC Process Technicians to join a dynamic engineering business to work within the shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC Turning & Milling areas. This hands‑on role is ideal for individuals with an engineering mindset, who are passionate and able to solve technical challenges at a CNC machine level. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, whether through apprenticeship, formal education, or in-depth shopfloor experience. This position offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high‑precision manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning & Milling cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shop floor using engineering fundamentals and root‑cause analysis.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements.
- Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions.
- Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Experience
- Technical apprenticeship or hands‑on CNC engineering background.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g. toolmaking, machine setup, etc.)
- Proven problem‑solving ability grounded in engineering principles.
- Experience with or a strong interest in mill turning and 5‑axis machining, preferably with Swiss style lath experience, but not essential.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on production environment.
Career Development Path
- Internal Development: Clear stage/level progression tied to skills assessments and performance.
- Apprenticeship Support: Opportunities to mentor and coach junior technicians.
- External Talent Development: Training pathways at machine manufacturers for machine type conversion as well as offline programming training
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