Job Description:

CNC Machinist / Toolroom Engineer, Sittingbourne. Join a specialist manufacturer working with CNC lathes, EDM and 5-axis machinery. Excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist to develop technical expertise, support new projects and progress towards a future Toolroom Team Leader position.

CNC Machinist Team Leader
Sittingbourne, Kent

Competitive DOE

Permanent role

A well-established and respected manufacturing business is seeking an experienced CNC & Toolroom Machinist to join its engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled machinist looking to expand their technical capabilities and play a key role in a specialist toolroom environment.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to develop towards a Toolroom Team Leader position
• Work with specialist CNC, EDM and gear cutting machinery
• Be involved in continuous improvement and new equipment projects
• Stable and established manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and professional development

The Role

Working within the Toolroom and Gear Cutting section, you will manufacture high-quality components and support a range of engineering activities.

Key duties include:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machinery
• Working with CNC lathes, EDM and 5-axis machines
• Producing precision components to specified quality standards
• Supporting the development of tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Managing work orders and assisting with stock control through the ERP system
• Assisting with machine maintenance and improvement activities
• Supporting the introduction of new machinery and CNC processes
• Providing manufacturing lead times when required
• Maintaining accurate production documentation
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health & safety and company procedures
• Maintaining a safe, organised and efficient working environment

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• CNC programming experience
• Experience with CNC workshop machinery including lathes, EDM and/or 5-axis machines
• Strong understanding of machine tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Good computer literacy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workloads

Desirable:

• Time-served apprenticeship
• City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent engineering qualification
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated and target focused

Organised and proactive approach

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn and develop

Ability to motivate and support others

Customer-focused mindset

Takes ownership and uses initiative

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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