CNC Engineer - Die Casting

CNC Engineer – Die Casting

Location: Burnley Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–3:00pm Salary: £35,000

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, working with die-cast aluminium and zinc components.

This is a hands-on role covering CNC setting, operating and programming, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Set, operate and programme CNC machines, including milling, turning and machining centres

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Select tooling, fixtures and work-holding equipment

• Set tooling offsets, speeds and feeds

• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections

• Make programme adjustments to improve quality, cycle times and tool life

• Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components

• Identify and resolve machining, tooling and quality issues

• Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and gauges

• Carry out basic machine checks and preventative maintenance

• Support continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing activities

About You

You’ll ideally have previous experience in a CNC machining/engineering environment and be confident with setting and operating CNC machinery.

You should have:

• Good knowledge of CNC machining and tooling

• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Experience working to tight tolerances

• Strong inspection and measuring skills

• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability

• High attention to detail and quality

• Experience with die-cast materials would be advantageous

• CNC programming experience (Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain) would be beneficial

Why Apply?

• Monday–Thursday working week

• 6am–3pm hours

• £35,000 per annum

• Permanent opportunity

• Established manufacturing environment

• Varied, hands-on CNC engineering role

• Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes

If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking for a Monday–Thursday role in Burnley, we'd like to hear from you