CNC Machinist

Are you a CNC Machinist looking for more than just running programs? Do you want the chance to build an in-house machining function from scratch and grow with it? An ambitious engineering business working across motorsport and high performance sectors is bringing machining in-house for the first time. They are moving to a new site and need the right person to lead that shift from day one. You will work alongside a small team of skilled, design-focused engineers who know their components inside out but need someone who can turn those designs into reality - advising on manufacture, material choice and machinability, then delivering it on the machine yourself. As the business grows, this role is expected to grow with it, with genuine scope to move into a Production Planning position and take ownership of machinery HandS and policies. Your responsibilities as a CNC Machinist: Set, programme and operate a turn/mill CNC machine (Mazak Integrex or similar), working predominantly in steels Programme using Mazak conversational programming or an equivalent control system Select tooling, work holding and cutting parameters, and prove out new programs from scratch Manufacture one-off and small-batch precision components to tight tolerances Review designs and advise on the best approach to manufacture, materials and machinability Carry out first-off and in-process quality inspection using standard metrology equipment Take the lead on the new machine''s introduction, workshop set-up ..... full job details .....