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Job Title: CNC Machinist
Location: Outskirts of Saffron Walden, Essex
Salary: £DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday (day shifts)
Contract Type: Full Time, Perm
Sector: Engineering / Manufacturing & Logistics
Our client based near Saffron Walden, Essex is looking for a CNC machinist to join their team.
As a CNC machinist your duties will include:
* Set up, operate, and maintain CNC milling and turning machines (Mazak & Fanuc)
* Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
* Select and install tools, work holding, fixtures, and offsets; perform machine alignment and zeroing
* Monitor machining runs, check first articles, and perform in‑process inspection using micrometers, calipers, CMM (where applicable), gauges, etc
* Diagnose and troubleshoot machine or program issues, minimize downtime, and maintain product quality.
An ideal candidate for the CNC machinist role will have:
* Proven experience (minimum 3–5 years or more) operating and programming CNC machines, especially Mazak and Fanuc controls
* Experience in both milling and turning operations (2‑, 3‑, 4‑axis milling, multi-axis turning, live tooling preferred)
* Proficiency in writing and editing G‑code programs and Mazatrol (or equivalent).
Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place near Saffron Walden, Essex following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Business for temporary vacancies and as an Employment Agency for permanent positions