CNC Machinist

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are seeking to appoint a CNC Machinist for our manufacturing client based in Cardiff. In this role, you will operate and maintain CNC machines to produce precision parts and components. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery, contribute to innovative projects, and develop your skills in an environment dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Operate machinery and tools including manual lathes, mills and grinders as well as CNC equipment, to produce components accurately to drawing, specification and required tolerance Set and programme CNC machinery where applicable, selecting appropriate tooling, feeds and speeds to achieve the required dimensions, tolerances and finish. Produce and maintain masking, jigs and fixtures required to support processes, working closely with Pre-Production and Engineering to agree requirements. Restore dimensions, removing excess material and preparing surfaces to specification ahead of processing. Carry out finished-product quality checks using appropriate measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges and, where required, CMM), recording results accurately. Follow SOP's, work instructions and process specifications (MPP's) accurately, escalating any discrepancy in drawings, tolerances or specifications before proceeding. Maintain machinery, tooling and the work area carrying out routine checks and basic maintenance, and reporting faults promptly to minimise production downtime. Work safely at all times following health & safety and PPE requirements, and maintaining accurate production and quality records to support traceability and audit requirements Essential Skills/Qualifications: Experience operating manual and/or CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders) within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications accurately. Experience machining a variety of metals and alloys Working knowledge of CNC setting or programming, or a willingness to learn. Competent using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges) and recording quality data accurately. Experience producing or maintaining tooling, jigs, fixtures or masking to support production processes. Ability to work carefully and methodically, following set processes and procedures, with strong attention to detail. Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and resolve minor machining or process issues. A recognised machining qualification (e.g. NVQ or apprenticeship in Machining/Engineering) is desirable but not essential. Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Location: Cardiff For more information please contact [email protected] or call us on 01656 767778.