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Craftsman Tools are hiring!

Due to an increase in sales across the company we are currently looking to fill a number of roles on a full-time, permanent contract basis at our premises in Otley, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

CNC Machinists: Milling, Turning, EDM/Wiring, Grinding

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 depending on experience

Reporting to: Manufacturing Manager

Purpose

To machine precision components to drawings, producing quality parts efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities

  • Set and operate CNC (depending on capability).
  • CNC programming experience or willingness to learn
  • Select tooling and workholding, set offsets, and prove programmes where required.
  • Achieve tolerance and surface finish requirements in line with specification.
  • Carry out first-off and in-process inspection and record results as required.
  • Complete job paperwork and maintain traceability via travellers / job packs.
  • Raise and support resolution of non-conformances and rework actions.
  • Maintain machine condition through routine checks and good housekeeping.
  • Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential experience and skills

  • Turning experience within precision engineering.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
  • Good understanding of tooling, workholding and cutting parameters.
  • Strong focus on right-first-time output and safe working.

Desirable

  • Experience machining a range of materials, including steels and aluminium alloys.
  • Confidence supporting programme prove-out and optimisation.

Please note that this is a shift-based role, alternating between Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm and Monday to Thursday 2pm until 12am.