1706179 Cnc Machine Operative
Job Description
Job Title: CNC Toolmaker
Location: Doncaster
Job type: Full time, Permanent.
Hours: Monday – Friday
We are recruiting for a hands-on CNC Toolmaker to join our client’s production team. This is a hands-on, varied role covering tooling manufacture, CNC machining, and press tool/die maintenance.
You will be working across tool design, manufacture, and repair, supporting production to keep processes running smoothly, while also playing a part in day-to-day team leadership and continuous improvement.
As a CNC Toolmaker, you will be responsible for:
Designing, modifying and manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures and press tools to issued drawings
Setting, operating and programming CNC mills and lathes
Diagnosing and repairing diecasting machines and dies, including replacement parts, ejection pins and sleeves
Carrying out preventative maintenance, testing and polishing of tooling and dies
Improving programs and machining strategies (speeds/feeds, tooling selection) and identifying quality deviations
Managing tooling stock, supplier deliveries and the KanBan system
Meeting production schedules/KPIs and attending daily production meetings
Supporting team oversight (attendance, return-to-work interviews, H&S/PPE compliance) and liaising with HR
Continuously improving processes and equipment use
The ideal candidate will be:
Level 3 qualified in a mechanical engineering discipline
Strong drawing-reading skills
Confident operating, setting and programming CNC mills and lathes
Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
Willing to undertake training relevant to the role
Strong time management and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Supervisory experience is desirable
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