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CNC Machinist


Company : Orion


Location : Princes Risborough, South East


Created : 2026-03-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CNC Setter/Operator (3 & 5 Axis)Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.Starting Salary (Training Period): 13.50 per hourFull Rate: Up to 16.15 per hour once trained and signed offHours: 4044 per weekShifts: Alternating weekly shifts one week of earlies (approx. 07:0016:30), followed by one week of lates (approx. 11:00/11:3020:00/20:30)Key Responsibilities for this CNC Machinist Role:Set and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines (no programming required)Complete tooling changes, fixturing, and offset adjustments to maintain efficient productionProduce components to drawing specifications using accurate in-process inspectionUse additional shop-floor equipment such as band saws and manual/conventional machines (training provided if needed)Maintain safe working practices at all times in the machine shopSupport departmental productivity by maintaining strong throughput and minimising downtimeWork closely with offline programmers and senior machinists to resolve machining issuesKeep work areas clean and follow all quality, safety, and housekeeping standardsRequirements for this CNC Machinist Role:Around 5 years of CNC machining experience (3-axis and 5-axis ideal)Ability to confidently set and operate CNC machines programming not requiredBackground can be in wood, plastic, metal, composite, or similar machiningStrong understanding of engineering drawings and measurement toolsApprenticeship or City & Guilds qualifications preferred but not essentialAble to hit the ground running with solid machining fundamentalsFlexible to work across different machines or specialise depending on business needsEnthusiastic, reliable, and motivated to maintain high quality and output levelsBenefits:Training available on additional wood-machining equipmentOpportunity to work across multiple CNC machine types and broaden your skillsetLong-term development opportunities with apprentices progressing through the shopIf youre interested in this CNC Machinist opportunity, please apply or contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at .Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful. xjdpvnf To view more vacancies, please visit our website.INDMAN