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CNC Machine Operative

  • Job Location: Darlington, County Durham
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Posted on: 5th Mar 2026
  • Job Reference: JN -032026-64502_1772731314
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CNC Miller / 5 Axis Programmer
📍 Darlington
🕒 Full Time

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 - 15:30

We are currently recruiting for a CNC Miller / 5 Axis Programmer to join a busy and growing engineering business based in Darlington.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist with 5-axis machining experience looking to join a well-established engineering environment with opportunities for further development and training.

Main Duties

  • Program, set and operate Haas and Hurco CNC machining centres

  • Program and machine 5-axis components

  • Carry out CAM programming using Delcam / Autodesk PowerMill / Fusion 360

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Operate manual mills and lathes when required

  • Work to tight tolerances and strict deadlines

Key Skills & Experience

  • Experience operating CNC milling machines

  • 5-axis machining experience

  • CNC programming knowledge

  • Ability to work from engineering drawings and specifications

  • Good time management and attention to detail

Desirable but not essential:

  • Experience with Hurco, Haas or CMS machines

  • Knowledge of PowerMill or Fusion 360

  • Toolmaking experience

💼 Job Type: Full-time
📍 Location: Darlington

If you are an experienced CNC Miller with 5-axis machining experience looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

COST CODE -S96

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For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01642 917634.