CNC Mill/Turn Machinist
Precision Engineering | Highly Regulated Manufacturing Environment | Permanent Days
Tewkesbury
Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm | Friday 7:00am - 12:00pm
Salary - Up to £40,000 DOE
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced CNC Mill/Turn Machinist to join a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer supplying technically advanced components into a heavily regulated industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a business renowned for engineering excellence, quality and innovation. You'll be working on complex, high-precision components where accuracy, attention to detail and craftsmanship are critical.
If you are a skilled CNC professional looking for a stable days-based role with an established manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a CNC Mill/Turn Machinist, you will be responsible for setting, proving out and operating multi-axis CNC machinery to manufacture precision-engineered components to exact customer specifications.
Working from technical drawings, you will ensure all components meet strict dimensional, quality and traceability requirements while maintaining efficient production output.
Key Responsibilities
- Set, operate and prove out multi-axis CNC Mill/Turn machines.
- Manufacture components to detailed engineering drawings.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements.
- Conduct first-off inspections and stage inspections.
- Work to tight tolerances and demanding quality standards.
- Carry out quality inspections on completed components.
- Prepare tooling, fixtures and materials required for production.
- Liaise with Production Engineers and Management to maximise operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
- Adhere to all health, safety and quality procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC Mill/Turn machines.
- Experience with Mazatrol controls (Smooth preferred) and/or Fanuc controls.
- Experience machining precision-engineered components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of tolerances, surface finishes and inspection requirements.
- Competent using a range of precision measuring equipment.
- Experience carrying out first-off and in-process inspections.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and team-working skills.
Desirable Experience
- Mazak machining centres.
- Star Sliding Head machines.
- Multi-spindle machining.
- Aerospace, defence, nuclear, medical or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
About You
You will be:
- Passionate about engineering and precision manufacturing.
- Proud of producing high-quality work.
- Comfortable working to exacting standards.
- Proactive and capable of solving problems independently.
- Committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Looking for a long‑term opportunity with a successful and growing business.
What's on Offer?
Permanent day shifts with an early finish every Friday
Long-term career stability
Highly technical and varied work
Modern manufacturing environment
Opportunity to work on critical, precision-engineered components
Supportive and collaborative engineering team
Closing date: 07.11.026
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