CNC Machinist
We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a busy manufacturing environment on a day shift.
The role involves setting and operating CNC machines, producing components to drawing specification, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC milling and/or turning machines
- Work to engineering drawings and job specifications
- Ensure parts are produced to required quality standards
- Complete work within set cycle times and production targets
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working area (5S standards)
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times
- Support continuous improvement activities where required
- Be flexible and support other areas of production when needed
- Assist with training and support of other team members when required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a CNC machining or engineering environment
- Experience setting and operating CNC machines (Mazak/Heidenhain experience preferred)
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Understanding of CNC programming (ISO / G-code and/or Mazatrol)
- Good knowledge of milling and turning processes
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Awareness of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
- Good communication skills
- Reliable, hands-on approach to work
- Basic computer skills (e.g.
Microsoft Office)
Desirable Skills
- Experience with offline programming (Edgecam, Mastercam or similar)
- Experience in both milling and turning
- Knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement practices
stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
- Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum
- Location: Portsmouth, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: STR Group Limited
- Contact: Sinead Murphy
- Tel: 02392322371
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2026-05-11 11:12:50 -
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