CNC Process Technician

CNC Process Technician

Full-Time No working from home possible
DK Recruitment Ltd
DK Recruitment are working with a precision engineering manufacturer based in Plymouth who are expanding their engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.
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My client is looking for technically skilled, CNC Process Technician’s to join a dynamic engineering business to work within the shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC Turning & Milling area’s.
This hands-on role is ideal for individuals with an engineering mindset, who are passionate and able to solve technical challenges at a CNC machine level.
The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, whether through apprenticeship, formal education, or in-depth shopfloor experience. This position offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high-precision manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning & Milling cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality.
* Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor using engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis.
* Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements.
* Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety.
* Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions.
* Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Experience
* Technical apprenticeship or hands-on CNC engineering background.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g. toolmaking, machine setup, etc.)
* Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles.
* Experience with or a strong interest in mill turning and 5 axis machining, preferably with Swiss style lath experience, but not essential.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.
Career Development Path
* Internal Development: Clear stage/level progression tied to skills assessments and performance. xehkeey
* Apprenticeship Support: Opportunities to mentor and coach junior technicians.
* External Talent Development: Training pathways at machine manufacturers for machine type conversion as well as offline programming training
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