CNC Machinist

AnaVation LLC; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital manufacturing firm in Telford is seeking a CNC Machinist to produce precision parts from cutting-edge designs. The role involves setting up CNC mills and lathes, creating and optimizing milling programs, and collaborating across teams to meet tight deadlines. Ideal candidates should have extensive CNC machining experience and a strong mechanical aptitude, with a commitment to quality and teamwork.

Benefits

Growth-oriented development opportunities

Employee Discount scheme

Wellbeing support programs

Life insurance policy for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience in CNC machining with programming exposure.
• Knowledge in prototype manufacturing or related experience.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC mills and lathes.
• Create and optimize CNC milling programs.
• Collaborate with Engineers to clarify requirements.

Skills

CNC Machining experience

Blueprint reading skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong troubleshooting skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Camworks

Mastercam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Role

We are looking for a CNC Machinist to help turn cutting-edge designs into precision parts. You’ll produce both prototype and production components, being a part of the process from CAD/CAM to first-off. Using CAMWorks/Mastercam/SolidWorks models as well as our range of Haas CNC machines, you’ll create efficient toolpaths, optimise setups, and deliver high‑quality parts to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC mills and lathes, delivering parts to tight tolerances.


• Create, verify, and approve CNC milling programs (CAMWorks/Mastercam from SolidWorks), optimizing for quality, cost, and tooling; generate CAM from CAD/prints/verbal input.


• Read blueprints and apply GD&T; inspect parts and make quality decisions.


• Collaborate with Engineers, Supervisors, Estimators, Quality, and customers to clarify requirements, fix documentation issues, and troubleshoot production problems.


• Manage job flow, materials, and quick‑turn deadlines to ensure on‑time delivery.


• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on machines and shop equipment.


• Follow Protolabs processes, quality, safety, and 5S standards; escalate issues appropriately; perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience as a within CNC machining with both online and offline programming exposure


• Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education.


• Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks, Camworks, Mastercam.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.


• Ability to interpret and explain written and statistical data.


• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.


• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.


• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.


• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.


• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.


• Commitment to continuous learning.

What’s in it for you

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.


• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.


• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training


• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.


• Newly built canteen with free hot drinks.


• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.


• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.


• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.


• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks - day shift


• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.


• Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary

What to expect in the hiring process

Alignment call

Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partner, not really an interview, but the chance to learn more about how we do things, our process and a chance for you to ask all the things you want to know

Interview

A deeper dive into the role, what we\'re looking for the hiring manager and you to get to know one another

Further interviews

We always try to streamline our recruitment process as much as possible but may sometimes need to carry out further interviews. This may be to meet other members of the team or more senior employees. It may also be an opportunity to see the site or working area