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CNC Machinist Manager

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cottenham, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Location: Cambridge (CB24)
Duration: Permanent 
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, flexible working considered eg. 4 day week
Salary: £35000 - £40000
Job Reference: 36077

Our client, an established engineering business based a few miles north of Cambridge, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist / Toolmaker to lead and develop its precision machining function. You will undertake precision machining for advanced engineering applications, working with materials such as stainless steel, titanium and engineering plastics, on a mix of prototype, development and small batch production.  This is a hands on managerial role ideal for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership ability and a proactive, commercially aware mindset.

Responsibilities:
-  Produce high quality precision components to technical drawings and specifications 
-  Lead, mentor and support a small engineering team 
-  Plan and schedule machining activities to meet deadlines 
-  Take full ownership of machining operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and reliability
-  Work within financial constraints while maintaining quality 
-  Coordinate with internal teams to support workflow
-  Contribute to design for manufacture (DFM) discussions 
-  Recommend improvements in tooling, fixturing and machining strategy 
-  Drive initiatives to reduce waste and improve cycle times

Requirements:
-  Extensive experience programming, setting, and operating CNC milling and turning machines 
-  Knowledge of CNC control systems (e.g. Hurco, Fanuc) 
-  Familiarity with CAM software (e.g. Fusion 360) 
-  Skilled in manual machining (lathes and mills) 
-  Able to work to tight tolerances (±0.01 mm) 
-  Competent with inspection equipment and in-process quality control 
-  Ability to optimise machining programs for efficiency
-  Ability to interpret complex technical drawings 
-  Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision 
-  Positive, solution focused attitude 
-  Able to work independently and collaboratively 
-  Highly organised and deadline driven
-  Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) 
-  BTEC Diploma or equivalent

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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