CNC (Miller/Turner) Machinist - £30,000 per annum + Paid Overtime
Based: Bedford working rotating AM & PM shifts - Monday to Friday.
Job overview
This permanent career opportunity is based within the Bedfordshire area and will support the high precision engineering needs of this world‑wide acclaimed manufacturer. Working as part of a highly skilled and experienced manufacturing team, your CNC milling and turning skills will be fully utilised for the setting and operating of high spec and manual CNC machinery.
Key responsibilities
* Operating and setting CNC tooling operations for the milling and turning machinery, responsible for producing precision components.
* Load / unload components manually or by crane, dependent on size and weight.
* Set the CNC machine tools to program settings, working across multiple tooling stations, whilst operating semi‑automatic gear shaping cutters to process internal and external gears or racks on all shaping machinery.
* Refer to all customer specifications, working with a range of measuring equipment (micrometres, calipers and verniers).
* Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings with accuracy, responsible for all first‑off inspection and quality checks.
* Report to management any tooling or machinery defect to minimise downtime and scrappage.
* Conducting the relevant checks to ensure parts meet exact customer expectations and manufacturing standards.
* Maintaining a safe and clean working area, contributing to a culture of excellence.
About you
* Proven experience in CNC machining with solid competency in both milling and turning.
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings, Geometric Tolerancing, and tooling.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Flexible approach to rotational AM and PM shifts.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum plus paid overtime.
* Supportive working culture with professional development potential.
* Stable employment in a well‑regarded local manufacturing business.
* Excellent employee benefits programme.
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