Contractor - CNC Machinist

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Job Title: Contractor - CNC Machinist
Contract: 6 Months initially
Location: Ansty Park, Coventry
Shift pattern: 1 week of earlies: 6am - 2pm (early finish Friday)
1 week of lates: 2pm - 10:15pm (early finish Friday)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Contractor CNC Machinist to support ongoing production and machining requirements on a contract basis. You will be responsible for setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC machines to produce high-quality components to specification, ensuring output meets safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities:
* Set, operate, and adjust CNC milling and/or turning machines (3/4/5-axis depending on site needs)
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T where applicable
* Select tooling, set offsets, prove-out programs, and perform first-off inspections
* Modify CNC programs at the machine (G-code) and/or via CAM where required
* Monitor tool wear, troubleshoot machining issues, and implement corrective actions
* Conduct in-process inspection using measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM exposure desirable)
* Maintain accurate job documentation and adhere to quality procedures
* Work safely at all times and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in a production or precision engineering environment
* Strong competence in set-up and operation (ideally with both mill and lathe experience)
* Ability to work to tight tolerances and deliver consistent quality
* Confident interpreting drawings and inspection requirements
* Experience with common control systems such as Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, Heidenhain (specify as applicable)
* Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as a contractor
* Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
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Desirable (Nice to Have)
* 2+years-axis machining experience
* CAD/CAM experience (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, Hypermill, Edgecam)
* Experience machining materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel
* First Article Inspection (FAI) or aerospace/medical quality exposure (where relevant)