Rate: Up to £22/hr
Hours: Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-14:00
The Role
Join a small, friendly toolroom team producing prototype, first‑off, small batch, and large precision components for aerospace, automotive, medical, marine, and nuclear sectors. Benefit from working in a close‑knit workshop while being part of a larger engineering group with a £60M turnover, combining personal support with stability and growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, set, and operate 3 & 5 axis CNC milling machines
- Produce first‑off, prototype, small batch, and large components
- Plan tooling sequences, adjust feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies to control vibration and ensure accuracy
- Work with aluminium, stainless steel, tool steels, alloy steels, and engineering plastics
- Use CAD/CAM software (Delcam, SolidWorks, Mastercam, Fusion 360)
- Carry out conventional machining: centre lathe, turret mill, surface grinder
- Make jigs and fixtures to support machining
- Perform hand fitting and finishing to achieve tight tolerances
- Inspect parts using micrometers, verniers, gauges, and CMM
- Ensure projects are completed on time to meet lead times
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years CNC milling experience
- Experience with Mazatrol or Heidenhain controls
- Skilled in toolroom/prototype machining and conventional machines
- Able to produce jigs, fixtures, and large complex components
- Experienced in tooling sequences, cutting speeds, and feeds
Why Apply
- Up to £22/hr + overtime
- Work in a small, friendly team producing components from small to large
- Part of a £60M engineering group with career and training opportunities
- Pension, training opportunities, free parking
Apply today to join a workshop where your CNC and toolroom expertise will contribute to producing high‑quality, technically challenging components in a supportive environment.
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