£45K/yr to £50K/yr
Colchester, England
Permanent, Variable

CNC Machine Shop Manager

Posted by Just Recruitment Group Ltd.

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd are currently recruiting for a CNC Machine Shop Manager for a specialist manufacturer based in a modern manufacturing facility located in a picturesque location in the Essex countryside.

The role will involve managing the day-to-day operations of the department, including scheduling, prioritising, and delegating tasks to meet production goals.

Job planning

Material cutting and utilisation

Manual machining, Turning and Milling

Preparing Producing quality, precision machined components

Identifying the most efficient, cost effective tooling/programming solutions

Interpreting engineering drawings to manufacture components within set tolerances

Offline programming

CNC programming

Supervise and lead a team of machinists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback as needed.

Overall management of the department.

Programming of CNC machines for new parts.

Overseeing development of new parts and documenting processing parameters.

Managing stocks of cutting tools and other key consumables and requesting supplies as required.

Develop and maintain documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and equipment manuals

Carrying out staff appraisals, supervisions and return to work meetings.

Organising repairs/servicing of machines.

Qualifications & Experience:

Strong working history in manufacturing is necessary.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and manuals

Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and develop team members.

A high level of computer literacy - CAD, Word, Excel and manufacturing systems etc.

Produce precision parts in volume across various metals.

Produce parts from raw castings, billet and bar feed.

Cutting tools, measuring instruments, and other ancillary equipment.

Basic level understanding of G-Code

Good knowledge of creating jigs and fixtures.

Basic understanding of machine workings i.e. sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics etc.

Ability to prioritise tasks, solve problems, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone quoting job reference 913424.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.