CNC Machinist
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Salary: £50,000 £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
The CNC Machinist Role
An established, high-precision manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Offline 5-Axis CNC Machinist (Programmer / Setter / Operator) to support the production of complex, tight-tolerance components in a quality-driven environment.
This is a hands-on role, combining offline CNC programming with machine setup and operation. Youll play a key part in process development, programme validation, fixturing, and continuous improvement, working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Offline programming, setting and operation of 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
* Validate and optimise CNC programs offline prior to shop floor release
* Create and maintain technical documentation including setup sheets, SOPs and LWIs
* Support manufacturability and quoting reviews for new components
* Set and run development work and production batches
* Use probing, calibration routines and datum/workplane alignment effectively
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience programming, setting and operating 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machines
* Strong understanding of machining complex components to tight tolerances
* Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T
* Experience with probing cycles, tool setting and work offset control
* Solid grounding in tooling, tool life management and process control
Whats on Offer
* Employer pension contribution
* 25 days annual leave bank holidays
* Performance-related bonus
If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience, wed love to hear from you.Contact Charlie at Orion Electrotech for a confidential conversation about the position.
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