CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist
Location: Andover
Shift Pattern: Day shift (Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours)
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing
Salary: Depending on experience
Our client, based in Andover, is currently seeking experienced CNC Machinists to join their growing engineering and manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established and busy precision engineering environment.
The successful candidates will be responsible for producing high-quality precision components to engineering specifications, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
We are open to candidates from a wide range of CNC backgrounds, including operators, setters, programmers, and trainee machinists with relevant engineering exposure.
Key Responsibilities
⦁ Setting and operating CNC machinery
⦁ Manufacturing precision components to tight tolerances
⦁ Working from technical and engineering drawings
⦁ Carrying out quality inspections using measuring equipment
⦁ Performing tool changes, offsets, and basic machine adjustments
⦁ Ensuring all work meets required quality standards
⦁ Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
⦁ Meeting production targets and deadlines
⦁ Supporting continuous improvement within the machining department
Skills & Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following CNC machining areas are encouraged to apply:
⦁ CNC Turning
⦁ CNC Milling
⦁ CNC Setting
⦁ CNC Operating
⦁ CNC Programming
⦁ Setter/Operator and Setter/Operator/Programmer roles
⦁ 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis machining
⦁ Experience with Doosan machines
⦁ Fanuc controls
⦁ Heidenhain controls
⦁ Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
⦁ Use of measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, callipers, etc.)
⦁ Precision engineering or general manufacturing backgrounds
Both experienced CNC Machinists and trainee/junior candidates with a strong interest in engineering will be considered.
Candidate Profile
⦁ Strong attention to detail and quality focus
⦁ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
⦁ Good problem-solving skills
⦁ Reliable, punctual, and motivated approach
⦁ Willingness to learn and develop skills further
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person

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