CNC Machinist - Operator
Salary: £33,545 basic + 33% shift premium (Total package: £44,614)
Shifts: Weekly rotation - earlies & lates
Location: Luton
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview
First Achieve Engineering are supporting a long-established engineering manufacturer that is expanding its machining department. Due to growth and internal progression, we are recruiting two skilled CNC Machinists to join their team.
This role involves low-volume, high-quality production work, covering both new components and aftermarket parts. You'll operate across manual and CNC machining to support continuous improvement across the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
Set, program, and operate CNC milling or turning machinery to produce parts to exact specifications.
Manufacture precision components from engineering drawings in a low-volume production environment.
Produce or modify tooling such as jigs, fixtures, and moulds.
Use precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions, applying sound knowledge of trigonometry.
Meet production times set by Engineering and record all activity within the Epicor (ERP) system.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in workshop layout, processes, and 5S standards.
Participate in continuous improvement and structured problem-solving (LEAN methodologies).
Maintain a safe working environment by identifying hazards, reporting incidents/near misses, and following all H&S procedures.
Ensure machinery and equipment are safely shut down and secured when not in use.
Key Skills & Attributes
Excellent attention to detail and self-motivation.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work accurately and consistently within tight tolerances.
Essentials
Minimum 5 years' engineering experience with proven CNC Machine Operator background.
Ability to interpret and machine to ISO engineering drawings.
Skilled with measuring equipment (micrometers, Vernier calipers, etc.).
Basic IT competency.
Understanding of 5S principles.
Desirable
Time-served engineering apprenticeship.
Experience programming/setting/operating:
CNC Vertical Mills (Winmax 5 / Hurco or Fanuc)
CNC Lathes (Mazatrol / Mazak or Siemens / Doosan Puma)
Benefits
Competitive salary package with 33% shift allowance.
Long-term development opportunities within a growing team.
Work with modern CNC and manual machining equipment