CNC Machinist Programmer
A skilled CNC Machinist Programmer is required for an aerospace precision engineering role involving programming, setting and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality components.
Day & Night Shift available.
Salary: Day Shift: £15.50 per hour, Night Shift: £20.15 per hour + overtime (time and a half) + benefits.
Location: Preston, Lancashire, North West England
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Job Overview
As the company continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist Programmer to join their skilled and dedicated manufacturing team. Working within an established aerospace and precision engineering environment, the CNC Machinist Programmer will programme, set and operate CNC machines while maintaining excellent quality assurance, safety and production standards.
This is a great opportunity for a CNC Machinist Programmer who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to build a stable, long-term career using advanced machining technology.
Duties
- Programme and set CNC machine tools using company production and process documentation
- Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision-engineered aerospace components
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Carry out first-off inspections and self-inspection activities to ensure products meet technical requirements
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately
- Support production planning activities to maximise machine utilisation and efficiency
- Operate FLT and overhead crane equipment to load and unload materials
- Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain high housekeeping standards
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures and company policies
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience operating and setting CNC machines within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment
- Experience working with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines
- Experience using Heidenhain controls
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
- Good problem-solving skills with the ability to work through technical challenges
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship with a minimum City and Guilds or NVQ qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Desirable
- HNC qualification or equivalent engineering training
- Experience within aerospace manufacturing or a highly regulated precision engineering environment
- Proactive approach with the confidence to contribute ideas and support improvements
Benefits
- Enhanced rate for night shift working
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
- A stable, long-term career opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to contribute ideas and drive improvements
- A collaborative working environment where experience, initiative and continuous improvement are valued
- The chance to work on high-precision aerospace projects using advanced machining technology
