CNC Process Technician

DK Recruitment are working with a precision engineering manufacturer based in Plymouth who are expanding their engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

My client is looking for technically skilled, CNC Process Technician’s to join a dynamic engineering business to work within the shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC Turning & Milling area’s.

This hands-on role is ideal for individuals with an engineering mindset, who are passionate and able to solve technical challenges at a CNC machine level.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in engineering, whether through apprenticeship, formal education, or in-depth shopfloor experience. This position offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high-precision manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning & Milling cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor using engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis.

• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements.

• Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety.

• Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions.

• Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical apprenticeship or hands-on CNC engineering background.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g. toolmaking, machine setup, etc.)

• Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles.

• Experience with or a strong interest in mill turning and 5 axis machining, preferably with Swiss style lath experience, but not essential.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

Career Development Path

• Internal Development: Clear stage/level progression tied to skills assessments and performance.

• Apprenticeship Support: Opportunities to mentor and coach junior technicians.

• External Talent Development: Training pathways at machine manufacturers for machine type conversion as well as offline programming training