We are recruiting on behalf of a long‑established precision engineering company in Washington, Tyne & Wear, seeking an experienced Hurco CNC Miller to join their skilled machining team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a machinist who enjoys varied, technical work and producing high‑accuracy components for sectors such as automotive, offshore, defence, renewables and general manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
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CNC Milling — Setting, operating and programming Hurco CNC mills (WinMax control).
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Reading Drawings — Working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
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Tooling Setup — Selecting and setting tooling, fixtures and workholding.
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Quality Checks — Using micrometers, verniers and gauges for in‑process and final inspection.
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Process Improvements — Adjusting feeds, speeds and offsets to maintain accuracy.
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Material Machining — Working with steels, alloys, aluminium and engineered plastics.
What We’re Looking For
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Hurco/WinMax experience (essential)
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Precision machining background with one‑offs and small batches
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Strong understanding of machining principles and cutting data
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Confident using manual measuring equipment
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Reliable, quality‑focused and able to work independently
Hours & Pay
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38 hours per week – Monday to Friday
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£15.00/hr during probation
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£16.00/hr after successful probation
Why Apply?
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Stable, long‑term role in a respected engineering environment
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Varied and interesting components
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Supportive team with strong technical capability
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Opportunity to work on high‑precision, low‑volume projects
Salary description
£15.00 - £15.00 per hour