CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician

Vacancy Title: CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician Contract Type: Permanent Location: Merseyside Industry: MANUFACTURING Salary: Competitive Start Date: 2026-07-03 REF: J Contact Name: Tom Hammond Contact Email: Vacancy Published: 3 days ago CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician

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.

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