The Role
Wolviston Management Services are supporting our client in the appointment of an experienced CNC Machinist to join their established heavy engineering machine shop operation in Teesside.

This is a technically demanding position involving the machining of large, high-integrity components from billets, castings, forgings and fabrications. The role requires the ability to set, programme and operate both horizontal and vertical turning equipment within a quality-driven manufacturing environment. You will be working on one-off and low-volume components, taking responsibility for set-up, programming, machining and self-inspection. The position operates on a rotating mix of day and night shifts.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Set, programme and operate ALPHA Colchester XT 1550 lathe (Fanuc / Manual Guide i control)
• Operate Shibaura TUE-150S Vertical Boring and Turning Mill (2000mm swing, C-axis, driven tools)
• Machine components from castings, forgings, billets and fabrications
• Interpret detailed engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds for varying material grades
• Carry out manual inspection of dimensions and surface finish
• Maintain high standards of component care and quality compliance
• Adhere to site health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, quality personnel and production teams

• Time-served machinist with a recognised apprenticeship
• Proven experience operating CNC lathes and/or vertical boring machines
• Confident setting and machining one-off or bespoke components
• Strong understanding of Fanuc CNC controls
• Experienced in manual measurement techniques and surface finish inspection
• Comfortable working within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment
• Quality-focused, methodical and professional in approach
• Willing to work a rotating mix of day and night shifts

• Apprenticeship trained (Machine Shop or Mechanical Engineering)
• Experience with large component machining
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent with manual measuring equipment