CNC Machinist - Mazak

Due to continued business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist/Programmer to join our Machine Shop team. Reporting to the Machine Shop Cell Leaders, you will be responsible for the programming, setting and operation of CNC turning and milling machines, producing high-precision components to exacting quality standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment, with the ability to consistently achieve tight tolerances and high levels of accuracy. Strong experience with Mazak CNC machines and CNC programming is essential.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage their workload, prioritise tasks, and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the flexibility to support changing production demands.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where quality, continuous improvement, and craftsmanship are highly valued.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

- Program, set and operate CNC turning, milling and mill-turn machines to manufacture high-precision components in accordance with engineering drawings and customer specifications.

- Produce components to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards, ensuring on-time delivery to agreed production schedules.

- Prepare, set up and maintain CNC machines in accordance with established procedures, work instructions and machine specifications.

- Select, install and adjust tooling as required, making precise offsets and machine adjustments to achieve dimensional accuracy and optimum machining performance.

- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation to ensure components are produced correctly and efficiently.

- Utilise ISO programming principles to create, modify and optimise CNC milling and turning programs for production requirements.

- Conduct in-process and final inspection of components using a range of measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), ensuring compliance with specification.

- Adhere to all company quality standards, manufacturing procedures, and Health & Safety requirements, maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

- Collaborate with Cell Leaders, Production Planning, Quality and Engineering teams to achieve production targets and support continuous improvement initiatives.

- Identify opportunities to improve machine utilisation, cycle times, tooling performance and process efficiency.

- Maintain accurate production and quality records in line with company and customer requirements.

- Support the delivery of exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction through a proactive and quality-focused approach.

- Contribute positively to team performance, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of best practices across the Machine Shop.

- Experience of programming and operating Matsuura CNC machinery is highly desirable.

Desirable Skills

- Demonstrate communication skills required to liaise with Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Production Planning to effectively complete all required component manufacture tasks in a timely manner.

- Experience in monitoring personal workload essentia.l

- Versatile and adaptable.

- Positive and forward thinking.

- Continually looking to improve efficiency.

- IT – MS Navision ERP System.

- Project Management Skills.

- Experience in Global Sourcing and Supply Chains.

- Advanced Planning techniques.

- Background and understanding of end-to-end Operations.

- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Required Personal Attributes

- Efficiency – Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort

- Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully

- Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs

- Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project

- Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change

- Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude

- Work Ethic – possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard

- High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best

- Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints

- Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative

- Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship

Qualifications or Relevant Work Experience

5 years in a similar role

What Taylor Hobson offer you:

- A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.

- 1pm Friday finish.

- Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.

- Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.

- Generous matched pension scheme.

- Life assurance.

- Option to join private health plan.

- Enhanced maternity pay.

- We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.

- Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.

- Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.

- Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.

- Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.

- Employee referral scheme of £1000

- Cycle to work scheme.

- An inclusive workforce.

- Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.