Senior Manufacturing Technician

Senior Manufacturing Technician (Milling)

Tadcaster, UK

Join a High-Precision Engineering Team

We're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Technician (Milling) to join our growing team in Tadcaster. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled machinist who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about CNC machining, enjoy mentoring others, and want to play a key role in delivering high-quality engineered components, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a senior member of the team, you'll take ownership of both production excellence and technical leadership, including:

Setting up, programming, and operating CNC and manual milling machines

Interpreting technical drawings and executing precise machining operations

Ensuring equipment is calibrated, maintained, and running efficiently

Conducting quality inspections using precision measuring tools

Troubleshooting technical issues and driving machine performance improvements

Monitoring production to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery

Completing key documentation (work orders, inspection reports, maintenance logs)

Collaborating with engineering and production teams to optimise processes

Mentoring junior technicians and supporting team skill development

Leading process improvements to boost productivity and reduce cycle times

What You'll Deliver

High-quality precision parts with minimal defects

Efficient machine setup and repeatable processes

Accurate inspection and quality reports

Improved production performance and machine uptime

Continuous improvement ideas that drive real results

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Strong experience in a machine shop / precision engineering environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Expertise working to tight tolerances across various materials (steel, aluminium, etc.)

Experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines

Qualifications in engineering (Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC) or equivalent experience

Familiarity with controls such as Heidenhain, Mazatrol, or Ultimax

Desirable:

CAD/CAM knowledge

Lean manufacturing / 5S experience

Experience producing bespoke or one-off components

Crane lifting certification

This is more than just a machining role, you'll be a key player in shaping processes, improving performance, and developing others.