CNC Machinist / Toolroom Technician
Location: Hereford
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: £28,000–£37,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm | Friday 8:00am–2:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Join Our Engineering Team
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist looking for a varied engineering role where no two days are the same?
A K Industries is a successful, privately owned precision plastic injection moulding company supplying high-quality components to customers across the medical, defence, water management, industrial and consumer sectors.
We're looking for an NVQ Level 3 qualified CNC Machinist / Toolroom Technician to join our dynamic, multi-skilled Engineering Department, working alongside experienced Toolmakers, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and NPI Engineers. Applicants in their final year of their apprenticeship will be considered.
This role offers far more than traditional CNC machining. You'll manufacture precision one-off and small batch components, support the maintenance and repair of precision injection mould tooling, assist with tool strip-down and reassembly, and contribute to engineering improvement projects across the business.
Working with modern XYZ and Hurco CNC milling machines and lathes, you'll programme, set and operate CNC equipment, reverse engineer obsolete components where drawings no longer exist, and develop your knowledge of precision injection mould tooling within a supportive engineering environment.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Days only
- Early finish on a Friday.
- Overtime available.
- Varied one-off and small batch precision engineering work.
- No repetitive production machining.
- Reverse engineer obsolete components and solve real engineering problems.
- Assist with the maintenance, repair and assembly of precision injection mould tools.
- Work alongside experienced Toolmakers and Engineers.
- Modern XYZ and Hurco CNC machinery.
- Genuine opportunities to broaden your engineering skills and develop your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme, set and operate XYZ and Hurco CNC milling machines and lathes.
- Manufacture precision one-off and small batch components to fine tolerances.
- Produce replacement tooling components from engineering drawings.
- Reverse engineer worn, damaged or obsolete tooling components where drawings no longer exist, using existing parts, precision measurement and engineering judgement to manufacture accurate replacements.
- Manufacture bespoke jigs, fixtures and engineering components to support production, maintenance and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with the strip-down, inspection, maintenance, repair and reassembly of precision injection mould tools.
- Support planned tool servicing, engineering changes and breakdown repairs.
- Select appropriate machining methods, cutting tools and workholding solutions.
- Inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment to ensure components meet specification.
- Work collaboratively with Toolmakers and the wider Engineering Department to minimise downtime and improve manufacturing performance.
- Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent apprenticeship) in Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Toolmaking or a related engineering discipline. Applicants in the final year of their apprenticeship will be considered.
- Experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling machines and lathes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience producing precision engineered components to tight tolerances.
- Strong understanding of machining processes, engineering materials and cutting tools.
- Competent using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and height gauges.
- A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
Desirable
- Experience with XYZ and/or Hurco CNC controls.
- Previous Toolroom or precision engineering experience.
- Experience supporting plastic injection mould tooling.
- Manual milling, turning, surface grinding or EDM experience.
- CAD/CAM programming experience.
- Experience reverse engineering precision components.
What's in it for You?
- £28,000–£37,000, depending on experience.
- 37.5-hour working week – Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 8:00am–2:00pm.
- Early finish every Friday.
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days' annual leave each year.
- Company pension scheme.
- Healthcare Cash Plan for self and dependent children
- Employee discounts thro.ugh our employee benefits platform.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Modern, well-equipped Engineering Department with XYZ and Hurco CNC machinery.
- Company social events.
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing, privately owned business.
About A K Industries
For over 30 years, A K Industries has been manufacturing high-quality precision injection moulded components for customers operating in demanding industries where quality, reliability and technical expertise matter.
Our Engineering Department combines Toolmaking, CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance and New Product Introduction to continually improve our tooling and manufacturing capability.
If you're looking for a varied, hands-on engineering role where you'll develop your skills, solve real technical challenges and play a key part in supporting world-class manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Indeed with your CV and become part of the A K Industries Engineering team.
Pay: £28,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hereford HR2 6JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent apprenticeship) in Machining, Toolmaking or a related engineering discipline or are working towards?
Experience:
- Machining: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
