_{19th March, 2026}

CNC Machinist | Dundee  |  Permanent | circa £35k - £43k
 
If your CNC skills go beyond running existing programs, this is worth a look. Our client, a Dundee-based precision engineering company, needs someone who can turn, mill, grind, and program from scratch, not just operate.
 

What makes this different
 
This isn't a button-pressing role. The work is varied, the tolerances are tight, and the components matter. You'll be expected to interpret complex drawings, make decisions about setups, and occasionally tell the engineers when something isn't going to machine the way they think it will.
 
 
What you'll be doing
 

• Setting and operating CNC turning, milling, and grinding machines
• Writing, editing, and optimising CNC programs (Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings including GD&T
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Supporting engineers with manufacturability and drawing interpretation

 
 
What you'll need
 
A relevant qualification — apprenticeship, SVQ/NVQ, or City & Guilds — alongside solid, hands-on CNC experience in a precision environment. You should be comfortable across multiple machine types and confident enough to program from scratch when needed.
 
Experience with CAD/CAM software is useful. So is a background in high-tolerance, high-consequence manufacturing.

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