CNC Engineer - Die Casting

CNC Engineer – Die Casting

Location: Burnley
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–3:00pm
Salary: £35,000

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment in Burnley, working with die-cast aluminium and zinc components.

This is a hands-on role covering CNC setting, operating and programming, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.

The Role

* Set, operate and programme CNC machines, including milling, turning and machining centres

* Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

* Select tooling, fixtures and work-holding equipment

* Set tooling offsets, speeds and feeds

* Carry out first-off and in-process inspections

* Make programme adjustments to improve quality, cycle times and tool life

* Machine aluminium, zinc and other die-cast components

* Identify and resolve machining, tooling and quality issues

* Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and gauges

* Carry out basic machine checks and preventative maintenance

* Support continuous improvement, 5S and lean manufacturing activities

About You

You’ll ideally have previous experience in a CNC machining/engineering environment and be confident with setting and operating CNC machinery.

You should have:

* Good knowledge of CNC machining and tooling

* Ability to read engineering drawings

* Experience working to tight tolerances

* Strong inspection and measuring skills

* Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability

* High attention to detail and quality

* Experience with die-cast materials would be advantageous

* CNC programming experience (Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain) would be beneficial

Why Apply?

* Monday–Thursday working week

* 6am–3pm hours

* £35,000 per annum

* Permanent opportunity

* Established manufacturing environment

* Varied, hands-on CNC engineering role

* Opportunity to develop and improve manufacturing processes

If you're an experienced CNC Engineer looking for a Monday–Thursday role in Burnley, we'd like to hear from you