CNC MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - Irlam
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join our well-established client based in Irlam. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and genuine room to grow and progress within a forward-thinking engineering business.
Shifts
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 - 16:30 (flexibility available)
Salary
• From £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits
As a CNC Manufacturing Engineer, you will receive:
• Permanent contract from day one
• Site canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term career development opportunities
Day-to-Day Duties
As a CNC Manufacturing Engineer, your duties will include (but are not limited to):
• Programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes, machining centres, and CNC routers
• Planning machining processes by reviewing work orders, engineering drawings, and materials
• Interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
• Entering and editing ISO programs including zero/reference points, offsets, and tool registers
• Calculating machining requirements using mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Setting up machines including chucks, collets, vices, vacuum beds, trunnions, tools, and attachments
• Verifying first-run parts and ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Troubleshooting machining processes and adjusting/reprogramming controls where necessary
• Sharpening and replacing worn tooling
• Completing preventive maintenance and reporting faults
• Maintaining accurate documentation using job cards, timesheets, or SAP systems
• Following all health and safety regulations
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Occasional travel to UK sites and Romania if required
Essential Skills
To be successful as a CNC Manufacturing Engineer, you will need:
• Ability to read, understand, and edit ISO programs for turning and milling
• Strong technical engineering knowledge including reading engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience selecting appropriate tooling and inserts
• Experience programming and setting CNC machinery
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Experience
• FANUC milling and/or turning experience
• Doosan EZ Guide programming experience
• Edgecam software experience
• 5-axis milling experience
• Driven tool turning experience
• Experience machining composites
• Prototrak programming experience
Training Provided
• Industry-related training with ongoing support throughout
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