CNC Machinist
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Bridgwater
£37,000PA (Days) £42,000 (Shifts)
This hands-on role focuses on precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production
agility, equipment reliability, and site safety. By ensuring tools are manufactured to exacting
standards and delivered on time, the role enables the business to respond rapidly to new orders
and designs while maintaining the highest levels of quality and efficiency.
Roles and Responsibilities
High-Precision Toolmaking: Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling
to technical drawings using manual and CNC workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak
machines.
Tool Design & Development: Collaborate with design teams to interpret engineering
drawings and develop new tooling solutions that support evolving products, machinery, and
processes.
Innovation & Problem Solving: Provide timely, creative engineering solutions to
manufacturing challenges. Propose and implement innovations to improve tooling and
production processes.
Workshop Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment through
proactive housekeeping and strict adherence to safety protocols.
Provide support to maintenance team activities when requested.
Experience
Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
Experience with CNC and manual machining, particularly on XYZ ProTrak machines.
Competencies
Manual & CNC milling and turning (with emphasis on XYZ ProTrak desirable).
High attention to detail and ability to work to extremely tight tolerances.
Strong task prioritisation and time management skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Clear communication and ability to collaborate across functions.
Initiative-driven with an innovative mindset.
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