CNC Machinist

📍 Salford | 🔄 Rotating Double Days | 📅 3-6 Month Contract | 💰 Strong Contractor Rates Available

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking for your next contract opportunity within a modern manufacturing environment?

We're recruiting skilled CNC Machinists to join a high-performing machine shop producing precision-engineered components using advanced CNC milling technology. Offering strong contractor rates, a structured shift pattern and the opportunity to work with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres, this is an excellent opportunity for machinists who take pride in producing quality work to tight tolerances.

This role is offered on an initial 3-6 month contract, with the potential for further opportunities for the right individual.

The Role

You'll be responsible for setting, proving out and operating CNC milling machines, ensuring components are manufactured in line with engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining productivity, quality and continuous improvement across the machine shop.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 Set, prove out and operate 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC milling machines

🔧 Produce first-off components and verify quality before full production runs begin

🔧 Manufacture precision components to engineering drawings and specifications

🔧 Prepare tooling, fixtures and production documentation

🔧 Monitor machine performance and support routine maintenance activities

🔧 Operate multiple machines where practical to maximise efficiency

🔧 Carry out in-process inspection and quality checks

🔧 Use CNC and manual CMM equipment to verify dimensional accuracy

🔧 Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T requirements

🔧 Identify manufacturing issues and work closely with Engineering and Production teams to resolve them

🔧 Support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and TPM activities

🔧 Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and housekeeping

About You

Essential Experience

✅ Time-served engineer or completed engineering apprenticeship

✅ Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines

✅ Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres

✅ Strong understanding of machining techniques and engineering best practice

✅ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

✅ Understanding of GD&T principles

✅ Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

✅ Ability to work independently and within a team environment

✅ Positive attitude and commitment to quality

Desirable

⭐ Experience with Mazak or Fanuc controls

⭐ Experience using CNC and manual CMM equipment

⭐ Knowledge of world-class manufacturing techniques

⭐ Experience with 5S, TPM and continuous improvement methodologies

⭐ Familiarity with production systems and manufacturing environments

Shift Pattern

Week 1 - Early Shift

🕕 Monday-Friday: 06:00am - 14:00pm

Week 2 - Late Shift

🕜 Monday-Thursday: 13:45pm - 22:15pm 🕐 Friday: 13:00pm - 18:30pm

Rotating weekly pattern.

What's on Offer?

✅ Strong contractor rates

✅ Initial 3-6 month contract

✅ Modern manufacturing environment

✅ Advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining technology

✅ Opportunity to work on high-precision engineering projects

✅ Supportive and collaborative engineering team

✅ Immediate starts available

If you're an experienced CNC Machinist looking for your next contract role in Salford, we'd love to hear from you. ⚙️🔩🚀