CNC Machinist – £15 per hour - Halstead, Essex - Temporary to permanent - ASAP start available 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a well-established manufacturing business.

The successful candidate will have experience operating CNC machinery, alongside manual milling and turning experience. Candidates must be fully conversant with the Protrak SMX operating system.

You will also have the opportunity to work with a Mecal machining centre, which uses Windows-based 3D CAD/CAM software. There may also be opportunities to develop your CNC programming skills on this machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC milling machinery and manual milling and turning machines.

• Work confidently with the Protrak SMX operating system.

• Operate a Mecal CNC machining centre using 3D CAD/CAM software.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Check tooling, machine settings and finished components to ensure accurate tolerances.

• Carry out in-process quality checks and inspect completed parts.

• Identify and report machine faults or machining issues.

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Working Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 15:30

Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate.

Pay: £15 per hour.

Additional Benefits:

• Opportunity for full-time employment for the right candidate.

• Potential to develop CNC programming skills.

• Overtime opportunities available.