Mazak Technician in Coventry, West Midlands

Location: Exhall, Coventry, CV7 9FT
Salary: £19.00 - £23.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Rotating weekly shift pattern
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Machinist to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Exhall, Coventry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC machinist with hands-on experience operating Mazak machinery and using the Mazak Smooth controller within a precision engineering environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, workholding and quality inspection, with the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and productivity.

You will be responsible for setting up and operating Mazak CNC machine tools, ensuring components are manufactured accurately and efficiently in line with engineering drawings and production requirements.

Working with Mazak Smooth controls, you will monitor machining processes, make authorised adjustments, carry out quality inspections and work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain manufacturing standards.

Machine Operation & Set-Up

• Set up and operate Mazak CNC machine tools, including turning and machining-centre equipment.

• Safely load and unload components, checking the correct part, material, tooling and programme before machining.

• Monitor machine cycles and respond to alarms, tool wear and abnormal operating conditions.

• Carry out tool changes and routine adjustments within authorised limits.

CNC Programmes & Process Control

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, route cards, setup sheets and technical specifications.

• Understand Mazatrol and/or applicable ISO/G-code programmes.

• Make authorised programme edits and tooling offset adjustments where competent.

• Check programme numbers, revisions and work offsets before starting production.

• Escalate programme, tooling or machining issues requiring engineering support.

Quality & Inspection

• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges.

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections in line with quality requirements.

• Accurately record inspection results and maintain production traceability.

• Identify, segregate and report non-conforming components.

• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions where required.

Safety, Maintenance & Housekeeping

• Follow all site Health & Safety, environmental and quality procedures.

• Maintain machine guarding and follow safe isolation procedures.

• Carry out routine machine cleaning, operator care and maintenance checks.

• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

• Handle swarf, coolant, oils and materials in accordance with site procedures.

Performance & Teamwork

• Work towards production targets for output, cycle times, scrap and rework.

• Report machine downtime, recurring faults, tooling issues and material shortages.

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, quality, maintenance and planning teams.

• Contribute to 5S, continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.

• Share knowledge and support the development of colleagues where appropriate.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience operating Mazak CNC machine tools within a precision manufacturing environment.

• Experience using the Mazak Smooth controller.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and machining instructions.

• Good understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, tool wear and machining parameters.

• Competent using precision measuring equipment and following inspection procedures.

• Strong focus on Health & Safety, quality and attention to detail.

• Accurate record-keeping skills.

• Reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Mazatrol controls and/or ISO/G-code programming.

• Experience of CNC turning, milling or multi-tasking machines.

• Experience with Mazak i-Series multi-tasking machines.

• Recognised CNC machining qualification or engineering apprenticeship.

• Knowledge of 5S, TPM and lean manufacturing principles.

• Experience of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Previous experience working to demanding aerospace, automotive or similar quality standards.

The role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:

Week 1 - Days (37 hours)

• Monday to Thursday: 7.00am - 3.30pm

• Friday: 7.00am - 12.00pm

Week 2 - Nights (46 hours)

• Monday to Thursday: 6.15pm - 6.15am

The shift pattern rotates weekly between days and nights.

• Hourly rate of £19.00 - £23.00, depending on experience.

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Rotating weekly shift pattern.

• Opportunity to work with Mazak CNC machinery in a precision engineering environment.

If you are an experienced CNC Machinist with Mazak Smooth controller experience and are looking for a new opportunity within precision engineering, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Optima UK to discuss the opportunity further.

Optima UK - Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment

Job Reference Code: INDSKILL