CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist / Setter Operator - 4 & 5 Axis

Elevation Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced CNC Machinist / Setter Operator to join a new manufacturing facility in Rotherham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist to join a developing manufacturing operation, producing high-precision medical devices to demanding quality standards.
If you're an experienced machinist who enjoys technical challenges, takes pride in producing precision components and wants greater involvement in developing a manufacturing operation, this could be an excellent next step.

The Role

You'll be responsible for setting, operating and optimising multi-axis CNC machining centres and turning centres with live tooling, ensuring components are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to tight tolerances.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres and turning centres with live tooling.
• Editing and troubleshooting CNC programmes using Fanuc and Hurco controls.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and CAD data.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures and machining strategies.
• Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Troubleshooting machining issues, minimising downtime and maintaining production efficiency.
• Working with engineering and quality teams to improve processes and maintain high manufacturing standards.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with quality, safety and 5S procedures.

What Experience Do You Need?

This role is suited to an experienced CNC Machinist with a strong background in precision engineering.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC machines within a precision engineering environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with both 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining.
• Experience operating CNC turning centres, ideally with live tooling.
• Practical experience using and editing programmes on Fanuc and Hurco controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Experience machining components to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, machine setting and process optimisation.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience within medical device, orthopaedic, aerospace, automotive or oil & gas manufacturing.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or other regulated quality environments.
• An engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.

Previous medical device experience is not essential, but strong precision machining experience is a must.

What's In It For You?

• The opportunity to join a new and developing manufacturing facility.
• The chance to help shape and develop the machining function.
• Greater involvement in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to manufacture high-precision medical devices where quality and accuracy genuinely matter.

Interested?

If you're a skilled CNC Machinist with strong 4-axis, 5-axis and turning experience, alongside Fanuc and Hurco control knowledge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Elevation Recruitment Group to find out more.