CNC Machinist / Trainee CNC Machinist

About This Role

This hands-on role involves setting and operating CNC machining equipment to manufacture high-quality components for gaming products. It offers an opportunity to contribute to a leading manufacturer's production team, with training provided for those developing their CNC skills. The position is varied, working with different materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machinery safely and accurately, with guidance and training where required
• Read engineering drawings and work instructions to manufacture components to the required dimensions and tolerances
• Load, unload and securely position components, selecting and maintaining appropriate tooling and workholding
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks using verniers, micrometres and gauges
• Identify and report machining, tooling or quality issues
• Support other manufacturing processes, including resin preparation, mixing, pouring, moulding and finishing where required
• Keep machinery, tooling and work areas clean, organised and in good working condition
• Follow safe working procedures, including requirements for handling resins, adhesives and other production materials
• Work to production schedules while maintaining quality and minimising waste, scrap and rework
• Contribute ideas to improve production processes and support colleagues across the team

Requirements

• Background in manufacturing
• Good practical skills and a willingness to learn
• Experience using manufacturing machinery and workshop tools, ideally including lathes or similar equipment
• Practical experience working with materials such as wood, MDF, plastics, resins, composites or other engineering materials
• Basic understanding of measurements, dimensions and tolerances
• Ability to follow instructions, drawings and work procedures carefully
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to producing accurate work
• Basic computer skills and confidence learning new systems and processes
• Practical approach to problem-solving and a strong interest in engineering and manufacturing
• Reliability, good communication skills and the ability to work independently once trained
• Flexibility to support different production tasks and a commitment to safe working
• GCSEs or equivalent, particularly in Maths or technical subjects, or practical training and experience
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

Nice to have:

• Previous CNC machine setting or operating experience
• Experience using Autodesk PowerMill or other offline CNC programming software