CNC Machinist Programmer

Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist Programmer

If you're an Advanced CNC Machinist Programmer looking to join a forward-thinking team in a global healthcare company, we'd love to hear from you!

Assignment Type: Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Working Hours: 37 hours/week, rotating shifts (Double Days: 6 am-2 pm/2 pm-10 pm; Fixed Nights: 10 pm-6 am)

Pay Rate: £20.69 per hour (After successful completion of 12 weeks, pay rate will change to £21.36) + uplift shift pay

Location: Depuy Synthes, St. Anthony's Road, Beeston, Leeds LS11 8DT

About the Company

Join one of the world's leading and most broadly-based healthcare companies, renowned for over

130 years of commitment to improving global health and well-being. With a workforce of more than 130,000 employees worldwide, our client is dedicated to making healthcare accessible, affordable, and effective for all.

Role Overview

As a Production CNC Technician, you will play a vital role within the Operations team, supporting engineering processes including the programming, setting, and operation of advanced CNC machinery (5-axis Milling, Turning, surface grinding, etc.). You will also contribute to inspection activities such as CMM and automated surface finish inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate multi-axis CNC machinery, associated ancillary equipment, and CMM measuring equipment safely and reliably
• Accurately interpret detailed technical drawings and work instructions
• Develop innovative manufacturing initiatives to improve lead times and maximize value
• Conduct asset care routines on equipment, including minor maintenance (e.g., lubrication, filter changes)
• Prioritize your workload and work flexibly to meet tight deadlines within health, safety, and environmental guidelines
• Foster effective communication and working relationships within your team and across departments
• Apply GMP practices, internal quality systems, and methods to all aspects of your work
• Operate computer systems and software such as ADAPTIV, Seiki Systems (DNC), NX, and JDE
• Maintain housekeeping standards and champion 6S practices in your work area

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a similar CNC programming, setting, and operating role
• Recognized qualification or demonstrated skills in CNC machine programming (Fanuc, Mazotrol, Heidenhain, or Mill Plus)
• Ideally, experience in the medical device sector (other regulated industries considered)
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Familiarity with GMP practices and validation (medical device industry experience preferred)
• Basic experience with 6S, Operator Asset Care, and Lean manufacturing
• Understanding of quality systems and related standards
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement

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