Cnc Service Engineer
14 days ago
Wakefield
CNC Mechanical Engineer Location: Normanton (In-house/Workshop-based) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical Engineer to join our in-house team, responsible for the mechanical repair, maintenance, and fault-finding of CNC machine tools, as well as the mechanical build and installation of bespoke automation systems within our workshop. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong diagnostic skills who enjoys stripping down, repairing, and rebuilding machinery, as well as assembling custom-engineered systems from engineering drawings. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on CNC machine tools, including spindles, ball screws, slideways, gearboxes, and drive systems, • Strip down, rebuild, and recondition CNC machines and mechanical assemblies, • Carry out mechanical installation and build of bespoke automation systems from engineering drawings and specifications, • Level and align machines and mechanical assemblies to manufacturer/design tolerances using precision measuring equipment, • Fit and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, coolant, and lubrication systems, • Install conveyors, actuators, linear guides, gearboxes, and other mechanical automation components, • Rig and move machinery safely within the workshop using cranes, forklifts, skates, and rollers, • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and technical/service manuals, • Liaise with the controls/electrical team to coordinate repairs and hand over completed builds ready for integration and commissioning, • Complete service reports, build documentation, and quality records accurately, • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment, • Work safely in line with health & safety regulations, including lifting operations (LOLER) and manual handling Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a CNC Mechanical Engineer, CNC Fitter, or Mechanical Service Engineer, with hands-on experience repairing CNC machine tools, • Strong mechanical fault-finding, diagnostic, and repair skills, • Experience with spindle repairs, ball screw replacement, and general CNC mechanical overhaul, • Ability to read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and service manuals, • Comfortable working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems, • Understanding of rigging, lifting, and safe manual handling practices, • Good communication skills, with the ability to work closely with the controls/electrical team Desirable Skills & Experience • Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, • Experience with specific CNC machine tool brands (e.g. Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori, Doosan), • Experience building or maintaining bespoke automation systems or special-purpose machinery, • Overhead crane / slinger-signaller / forklift qualifications, • Basic electrical/controls awareness What We Offer • Ongoing training and career development, • Stable, in-house workshop-based role