Production Machinist (Precision Engineering)

About the role

The Production Machinist will operate and set up CNC machines to produce precision components on a 4‑day work week. The role involves rotating 12‑hour shifts and requires close collaboration with production teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and operate CNC machines for drilling, grinding, milling and turning, including 2‑axis turning and 5‑axis milling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD/CAM files and engineering drawings to determine machining requirements.
• Measure finished parts with micrometers, calipers and gauges and perform quality inspections.
• Program or modify CNC programs to improve efficiency and optimise cutting parameters.
• Monitor machine performance, diagnose faults and carry out basic maintenance and repairs.

Required profile

• NITEC in Precision Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in CNC machining, especially 2‑axis turning and 5‑axis milling.
• Ability to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (Monday‑Thursday).

Required skills

• CNC machine setup and operation
• 2‑axis turning
• 5‑axis milling
• CNC programming
• Precision measurement (micrometer, caliper, gauge)
• Machine maintenance and troubleshooting