CNC Machinist

Southwark, London
Up to £65,000 OTE + Paid Overtime
10-Hour Shifts | Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday

Our client is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join a growing precision engineering business manufacturing high-precision components for the aerospace, defence, energy and robotics sectors. This is a hands-on position offering ownership of the complete machining process, from programming and setup through to inspection and final delivery.

Working with advanced CNC technology and challenging materials including titanium and Inconel, you'll play a key role in producing complex components to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate advanced CNC machinery, including 3-axis, 5-axis and mill-turn machines
• Create, simulate and optimise CAM programs using Fusion, hyperMILL, Mastercam or similar software
• Prove out first-off components to demanding aerospace and defence standards
• Select appropriate tooling, fixturing, work-holding methods and cutting parameters
• Machine aluminium, steel, titanium and Inconel components to tight tolerances
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T and technical specifications
• Support new product introduction activities and provide Design for Manufacture (DfM) feedback
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives around cycle times, setup reduction and manufacturing efficiency

Requirements

• Strong CNC machining experience, including programming, setting and operating
• Experience with CAM software such as Fusion, hyperMILL, Mastercam or equivalent
• Previous experience on machines such as Hermle, DMG Mori, Mazak or similar
• Ability to achieve tight tolerances of ±0.01mm and below
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, fixturing and work-holding techniques
• Background machining complex components within aerospace, defence or other high-specification industries
• Knowledge of 5-axis machining, probing, automation or pallet systems would be advantageous
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO9001 quality standards

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity within a growing precision engineering environment
• Work on challenging projects across aerospace, defence, energy and robotics
• Full ownership of the machining process from program creation through to finished part
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes, programming standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exposure to advanced CNC machinery, automation and modern manufacturing technologies
• 10-hour shifts available on either Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday
• Paid overtime available
• Realistic earnings of up to £65,000 per year
• Southwark location with excellent transport links

If you're a skilled CNC Machinist looking to work on complex, high-value components in a modern precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your machining career.