Process Technician

Plymouth

Yolk Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturer that has continued to invest in their Plymouth facility. The site runs a range of modern machinery and supporting equipment, with a strong focus on engineering standards, safety and continuous improvement.

They are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Process Technician to join their dynamic shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC Turning & Milling. This role is ideal for individuals with an engineering mindset and a passion for solving technical challenges at the machine level.

This role offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high precision manufacturing setting.

This is what you will be doing:

• Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning & Milling cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor using engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements
• Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety
• Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions
• Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing

This is the experience you will bring to the role:

• Technical apprenticeship or hands-on engineering background
• Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g., toolmaking, machine setup, etc.)
• Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles
• Experience with or a strong interest in mill turning and 5 axis machining, preferably with Swiss style laith experience also
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment
• Prior experience in complex milling or turning environments
• Engineering graduates with prior practical experience

This is what you will get in return:

• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Professional Development
• Subsidised Canteen
• Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers
• Free Parking

Are you up to the challenge?
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!

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