CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician

CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician - Liverpool

Competitive salary plus shift allowance – details available on request. 12‑hour day shifts (Mon‑Wed Week 1 / Thu‑Sat Week 2). Permanent.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join a precision manufacturing environment in Liverpool. This is a newly created role supporting the introduction of an in‑house manufacturing capability for producing critical precision components within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. This is a highly autonomous role working closely with Engineering and Production teams, suited to someone who enjoys independent working within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Set up and operate a range of CNC machine tools including:
• 5‑axis machining centres
• Fanuc controlled CNC lathes
• Vertical machining centres
• Multi‑axis turn/mill machining centres

Manufacture precision components and sealing products to tight tolerances

Carry out machine setup, tooling changes and process optimisation

Work within small batch and high‑precision manufacturing environments

Use inspection equipment including hard gauging, probing systems and CMM equipment to ensure product quality

Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation

Work with materials including stainless steels and heat‑resistant super alloys

Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping

Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering activities

Essential Requirements

• Time‑served machining/manufacturing background with a minimum of five years' experience within a precision engineering environment
• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery within a high‑precision manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc controlled CNC lathes and vertical machining centres
• Minimum two years' experience operating multi‑axis CNC turn/mill machining centres
• Experience manufacturing components to fine tolerances
• Strong understanding of ISO programming
• Experience using inspection equipment including CMM and precision gauging
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach to work
• Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Okuma controls
• Experience setting and operating Mazak Integrex machine tools
• Knowledge of Mazatrol Smooth controls
• Grinding experience (surface and/or internal)
• Experience of twin turret and twin spindle machining
• Experience working within controlled, regulated or high‑precision manufacturing environments

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