CNC Machinist

  • Orion Electrotech
  • City, Birmingham
  • Jul 11, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

CNC Machinist

Salary Range: £42,135 £45,198 (includes 16.6% shift allowance)

Holiday: 33 days (25 days 8 statutory holidays)

Pension: Up to 9% employer match (contributory scheme)

Life Assurance: 5x basic salary

Other Benefits:

    • Health Cash Plan
    • Share Scheme
    • Free Parking
    • Canteen facilities, prayer room, fridges, microwaves
    • Food truck on-site

Hours & Shift Patterns

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Rotating Shifts:

Pattern 1: 05 30 (Mon Thu) 05 15 (Fri)

Pattern 2: 13 00 (Mon Thu) 11 15 (Fri)

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x on weekdays/Saturdays, 2x on Sundays

Orion are currently working with an innovative manufacturing company based in the heart of Birmingham who are looking for a highly experienced CNC Machinist to join the team. If you have strong experience in manufacturing, aerospace and precision engineering, CNC machining and metal fabrication then please get in touch.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

CNC Machinist Duties & Experience:

  • Turning Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years (apprenticeship or hands-on experience)
  • Candidates with 8 years experience don t need to be apprentice trained
  • Must have experience in horizontal turning (not vertical boring)
  • Experience with Tolerances around 50 microns
  • Experience with small bespoke batch sizes
  • Competent in tooling changes
  • Mill Turn Experience: Not required, but beneficial
  • Machines:
    • 3-axis CNC lathes (Fanuc-controlled)
    • Duson models: 2600, 3150, 5100
    • Some Mazak machines (mill-turn)
  • Software: FANUC (G-code/M-code understanding required)
  • Programming:
    • Not required to program from scratch
    • Must be confident editing speeds/feeds
    • Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) advantageous
  • Other Requirements:
    • Must be comfortable working on 2 3 setups per day
    • Basic inspection skills (micrometers, verniers) required
    • Must be open to working across multiple similar machines
    • Familiarity with setting sheets and tooling documentation in transition

If you like the look of this CNC Machinist role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact katie Maisey on (url removed) (phone number removed)

INDMAN

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.