CNC Machinists, Braintree

CNC Machinists - Senior and experienced Miller and Turners required for this rapidly expanding precision engineering company. We are looking for the very best Programmer/setter /Operators.

What you're probably looking for (and what you'll get here)

• Varied, technical work: complex, low-to-medium volume components (typically 10-500 off) - not repetitive high-volume production
• High-integrity sector: defence-focused manufacturing where quality, compliance and traceability genuinely matter
• Strong standards: AS9100-accredited environment with clear procedures and disciplined ways of working
• Modern facility: well-equipped, professional workshop setting
• Growth + development: join a small precision engineering business preparing for significant growth.
• Pay that reflects skill: competitive, negotiable rate plus overtime

You'll support productivity, maintain AS9100 requirements and full traceability, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities (both roles)

• Set, programme (on or offline where required) and run CNC machine tools to produce parts to drawing/specification
• Maintain full traceability and complete required production/quality documentation in line with AS9100
• Monitor productivity rates, standards and quality control; communicate issues/obstacles to the Production Manager
• Implement company procedures, policies, and safety/health/environment/quality requirements
• Improve processes; capture shop-floor knowledge and embed it within works order information
• Train, coach and support team members when required
• Maintain hygienic, safe and organised working conditions (5S/housekeeping)
• Support other departments/business areas when needed and carry out other reasonable tasks

Technical Requirements

• Controls experience typically including Mazatrol, Fanuc and Heidenhain (role dependent)
• Milling candidates: CAD/CAM experience ideally using Hypermill to generate and optimise programs
• Turning candidates: strong capability setting/running CNC lathes; programming/editing cycles and offsets where required

What We're Looking For (Essential)

• 5+ years hands-on CNC manufacturing experience (milling and/or turning)
• Proven ability to machine complex components consistently to a high standard
• Strong understanding of quality, compliance, and traceability/document control in an AS9100-style environment
• Lean manufacturing awareness and continuous improvement experience
• Good computer proficiency (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently to completion

Desirable

• Multi-axis machining experience (3/4/5-axis for milling; multi-tasking/live tooling for turning if applicable)
• Experience machining materials such as aluminium, stainless, titanium and alloy steels
• Previous mentoring/coaching experience

These are permanent jobs with starting salaries dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.