At a Glance
- Tasks: Create precision tooling and components using CNC machinery in a modern workshop.
- Company: Join a growing precision engineering manufacturer in Birmingham with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, 5 weeks leave, and a stable career path.
- Other info: Enjoy a clean, well-equipped environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Work on exciting, high-value projects while honing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Toolmaker or CNC Machinist with strong programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 36684 - 44836 £ per year.
Contek Recruitment are representing their client, a well-established and growing precision engineering manufacturer based in Birmingham, who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Toolmaker / CNC Machinist to join their highly skilled team. Following continued investment and an increase in long-term customer demand, this is an excellent opportunity to join a modern precision engineering business supplying high-specification tooling and fixtures into demanding manufacturing sectors. This position would suit a highly skilled Toolmaker or CNC Machinist who enjoys working on complex, one-off and small batch precision components, taking ownership of jobs from programming through to finished inspection.
The Role
- Working within a clean, well-equipped machine shop, you will be responsible for manufacturing precision tooling, fixtures and bespoke machined components to extremely tight tolerances.
- You will play a key role in producing high-quality work while supporting continuous improvement across the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
- Programming, setting and operating CNC machinery using Fanuc controls.
- Manufacturing precision tooling, fixtures and specialist components.
- Producing components from engineering drawings to tight tolerances.
- Using Fusion 360 for machining strategies and model manipulation.
- Editing and optimising CNC programs where required.
- Maintaining the highest quality standards throughout production.
- Solving machining and manufacturing challenges independently.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver projects on time.
Candidate Requirements
- Time-served Toolmaker or experienced CNC Machinist.
- Strong Fanuc programming experience is essential.
- Previous experience within precision engineering.
- Experience producing high-accuracy tooling or fixtures.
- Fusion 360 experience is highly desirable.
- Experience with EZCAM Mill Pro would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Experience working to micron-level tolerances.
- Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability.
What's on Offer
- Excellent salary (dependent upon experience).
- 10% performance-related bonus.
- 5 weeks annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- 40-hour working week.
- Working hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (including a 15-minute paid lunch break).
- Modern machining environment with continued investment in equipment.
- Long-term career stability within a growing precision engineering business.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-value engineering projects.
If you are an experienced Toolmaker or CNC Machinist looking to join a forward-thinking precision engineering company where your technical ability will be valued and rewarded, Contek Recruitment would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact Contek Recruitment for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.
Toolmaker-Machinist employer: Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD.
Contek Recruitment Solutions offers an exceptional work environment for the UK Logistics & Inventory Co-ordinator role, located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh and its surrounding areas. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, the company provides generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave and flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs. The collaborative culture fosters professional growth, ensuring that team members are supported in their development while contributing to a dynamic and innovative logistics sector.
Contact Details:
Contek Recruitment Solutions LTD. Recruitment Team
