CNC machinist/toolmaker

CNC machinist/toolmaker
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Job type: Permanent, full time Salary: £32,500 - £36,500 per annum, dependent on experience
The role
We are recruiting a CNC Machinist or Toolmaker on behalf of a well-established precision manufacturing business based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in CNC machining or toolmaking who is looking for a stable, long-term position within a technically engaging and well-regarded manufacturing environment.
Whether you are an experienced CNC machinist looking to broaden your skills into toolroom work, or a toolmaker with strong CNC experience, we would like to hear from you. Reporting to the Toolroom Manager, you will be responsible for the manufacture, maintenance, repair, and modification of production tooling and associated components, working across CNC machining, bench fitting, fault finding, and preventative maintenance.
Main responsibilities
* Set up and operate CNC milling and turning machines to produce precision tooling components
* Manufacture new tooling, inserts, jigs, fixtures, and components from engineering drawings and CAD data
* Carry out manual machining operations including milling, grinding, drilling, and turning as required
* Perform planned preventative maintenance on production tooling and diagnose and repair faults
* Strip, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble tooling, polishing to required surface finish standards
* Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring equipment
* Provide tooling support to production teams and respond promptly to tooling breakdowns
* Assist with tool trials, validation, and process improvement activities
* Support new product introductions and tooling modifications
* Maintain accurate tooling records and a clean, safe, organised working environment
Skills/experience
Essential:
* Proven experience as a CNC Machinist, CNC Setter Operator, or Toolmaker within a precision manufacturing or engineering environment
* Experience operating and setting CNC milling and/or turning machines
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
* Experience using precision measuring equipment
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Relevant engineering qualification such as an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds, or BTEC (desirable but not essential with strong experience)
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
* Toolroom experience including bench fitting, assembly, and tooling maintenance
* Experience with CAD/CAM software
* Experience with EDM, wire erosion, or spark erosion processes
* HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
* Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
Salary & working hours
* Salary: £32,500 - £36,500 per annum, dependent on experience
* Hours: Daytime hours, Monday to Friday
If the position of CNC Machinist/Toolmaker is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this CNC Machinist/Toolmaker role, please don't hesitate to contact our office.
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