CNC Machinist Engineer

Due to an expansion within our Engineering Department & increasing demands we now have an opportunity to employ an additional two CNC Engineers. Working within the Engineering Dept. You will be responsible for the manufacture of fibre optic products within the UFO portfolio while being aware of customer requirements and health and safety at work. CNC setting/running/programming appropriate to skills and level of training. Assisting UFO production by creating tooling/jigs to improve production processes in all areas. Ensuring machines are running with the right amount of oil, coolant levels. Ensuring machines are running/programmed most efficient and always running. Ensuring components coming off machines are to a high standard of quality and within supplied tolerances. Ensure bar feeders are always full. Ensure that all parts made are ready for production, i.e. cleaned, deburred, counted and are accompanied by correct paperwork. To help less experienced Engineers. To carry out manual machining jobs. Making sure your designated area(s) is clean & tidy at the end of each shift. Making sure all provided equipment is stored securely at the end of each shift. Experience working with CNC machines using Fanuc controls on Doosan lathes, Haas Mills and Star GB. Machining bespoke components as well as standard products for the assembly line Ability to interpret Engineering drawings & manufacturing components within set tolerances. Ensure all company policies surrounding, health & safety, quality requirements and housekeeping are met. Offline programming experience. Knowledge of CNC CAD/CAM would be advantageous. These are full-time positions, in a stable industry. Competitive hourly rate which will be tailored to the experience of the applicants. Overtime is paid at a time and a half and wage payments are fortnightly. Immediate start / agreed start date. Short-term accommodation will be made available for candidates willing to relocate for this position. You can apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through indeed, via email, by post or in person at our head office in Coldstream, Berwickshire. Please take the time to read our job applicant privacy policy which is located at _ If you have any questions or queries with this policy please get in touch, otherwise we will carry on processing your application based on the terms contained in the policy. _ UFO would not like to be contacted by recruitment agencies to help fill our positions. _ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Expected hours: 40 per week Ability to commute/relocate: Coldstream TD12 4DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Reference ID: CNC_0223

Created: 2025-11-19