Job Description:

CNC & Toolroom Machinist
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a CNC & Toolroom Machinist to join an established engineering team based in Sittingbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist to work within a busy toolroom environment, operating specialist machinery and producing high-quality components.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Toolroom team, setting and operating CNC machinery, and developing their skills across a range of machining processes. You will also become a key point of contact for CNC machining activities, supporting continuous improvement and the introduction of new equipment and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set, operate and program CNC machinery including lathes, EDM and 5-axis machines.
• Manufacture high-quality components using manual and specialist machining equipment.
• Support the Toolroom team with engineering activities and production requirements.
• Assist with the development of CNC processes, jigs and fixtures to improve productivity.
• Carry out maintenance, corrective and remedial work on machinery where required.
• Manage works orders, stock control and support production planning.
• Ensure all work is completed to required quality standards, within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and support ISO 9001 quality requirements.
• Promote a safe, clean and efficient working environment.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience with CNC programming, setting and operating within a workshop environment.
• Experience working with CNC lathes, EDM and/or 5-axis machining is required.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing standards.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Desirable:

• Time served apprenticeship or relevant Engineering qualification (City & Guilds / BTEC).
• Experience within a Toolroom or precision engineering environment.

This role would suit a skilled CNC Machinist looking to further develop their career within a supportive engineering environment, with opportunities to expand their technical knowledge and support the development of others.

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