CNC Machinist in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

CNC Machinist - Turner

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £41,500

Do you have experience of six sigma and lean manufacturing tools/techniques?

Do you have experience with Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens Controls?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the CNC Machinist, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Operate, program, and maintain high‑precision CNC Turning machines in a fast‑paced, R&D‑oriented shop
• Being comfortable on multi‑axis milling centres
• Design machining processes
• Select and optimise tooling
• Write G‑code
• Oversee production of high‑value, low‑volume parts and one‑offs
• Participates in daily shop briefings to discuss objectives, issues, and improvement ideas
• Mentoring apprentices, collaborating closely with engineering and tooling suppliers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives

Your skillset & experience:

• Machining experience
• Experience of 6 Sigma and lean manufacturing tools and techniques
• Programming, set-up, and running of CNC lathes
• Skilled in using Heidenheim, Fanuc, and Siemens controls; edit CNC programs, set fixtures and tooling, proving out and operating CNC machines to produce R&D and production component parts
• Making work offset, tooling, and program adjustments
• Working to specifications, procedures, and engineering drawings
• Inspecting produced parts using various measuring instruments and hand gauges, and interpret CMM inspection results
• Supporting the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design
• Using problem-solving techniques to solve machining and process-related issues
• Experience and/or transferable skills to support Turning and Milling operations
• Creating and refining machining strategies for R&D, prototype, and low-volume production parts
• Producing accurate work instructions, process delineations, and change-order documentation
• Implementing corrective action plans and track the effectiveness of process changes
• Coordinating with production planners to balance volume and turnaround requirements

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in, then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

CNC Machinist - Turner

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £41,500

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.