cnc machinist opportunities
in north wales

Better Hours. Paid Breaks.
Modern Facility.

Build your career at our newly expanded manufacturing center in Kinmel Bay. We're looking for skilled CNC machinists to help meet growing demand for the patented dresser technology and new plated grinding products manufactured here. Join a team solving some of the world's most complex precision grinding challenges for high-tech industries.

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Competitive pay and benefits, plus ➡️

Work-Life Balance

Monday–Friday
schedule and
Early Finish Fridays

modern work environment

Clean, new facility
with investment in
people and equipment

career stability

Permanent contract at
growing company with
local roots since 1984.

Growth Opportunities

Build your career in a
fast-growing industry with
paid breaks and overtime available.

put your experience to work

advanced CNC technology

We are seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Machinist to join our expanding team. Do you have a progressive mindset, embrace new technology, and enjoy the challenge of complex, close -tolerance work? CDT is seeking candidates with experience in:

✅ Haas controls

✅ FANUC controls

✅ Siemens controls

You will play a key role in producing high-precision, one-off, or very small batch components using advanced CNC machinery, primarily in a turning environment.

Job Duties & requirements

What It Takes to Succeed

  • You'll be responsible for:

    • Setting and operating CNC turning machines using Haas, FANUC, or Siemens controls

    • Producing precision components from engineering drawings

    • Performing workholding and tooling setup for turned components

    • Taking ownership of jobs from setup through sign-off

  • We're looking for someone who can:

    • Read and work from engineering drawings, including GD&T

    • Carry out in-process inspection using micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and depth gauges

    • Take pride in producing high-quality work

    • Maintain accuracy and attention to detail throughout production

  • Our ideal candidates will have:

    • Minimum 3 years' hands-on CNC machining experience

    • CNC turning experience preferred (strong milling backgrounds considered)

    • Confidence using Haas, FANUC, or Siemens control systems

    • GCSE Maths Grade C / 4–5 or above

    • Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Excel

  • Success in this role requires:

    • Participating in daily team meetings

    • Collaborating with colleagues across departments

    • Sharing ideas for process improvements

    • Communicating effectively within a close-knit team environment

  • As part of our team, you'll:

    • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping

    • Identify issues before they become problems

    • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

    • Support a culture of operational excellence

  • The right fit for CDT is someone who is:

    • Methodical and mechanically minded

    • A natural problem-solver

    • Proactive and self-motivated

    • Open to learning new technologies and processes

    • Proud of their workmanship and doesn't cut corners

why join CDT?

benefits rewarding long-term careers

CDT offers a competitive benefits package and work environment that includes:

✅ Permanent contract – genuine long-term job security

✅ Monday–Friday only, with an early finish Friday

✅ Paid breaks, plus overtime available

✅ 33 days annual leave. (25 + 8 bank holidays)

✅ Life insurance / death-in-service cover

✅ Profit-sharing bonus – you benefit when the business does well

✅ Company pension

✅ New, modern facility with on-site parking

committed to our people IN conwy

Family-Led Since 1984

Kinmel Bay is managed locally by Justin Hughes, whose family helped build the business in its early days. That continuity has helped create a stable, close-knit workplace where people look out for one another.

OUR GLobal Success Story

We are part of Continental Diamond Tool Corporation, North America’s fastest growing superabrasives company, and we’re bringing that same energy to Europe to supercharge growth in Wales.

Investing in wales

Our newly expanded manufacturing facility represents a significant investment in Conwy. As we grow, we're committed to creating skilled local jobs and supporting local suppliers whenever possible.

GROW WITH US

This position exists because we're growing. Demand for new products and the patented dresser technology designed and manufactured in Kinmel Bay has created skilled CNC machinist opportunities.

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    Former Customer

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others."

    Former Customer

ready for the next step?

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To apply for a position at Continental Diamond Tool Limited, please complete our online application form, or submit your CV to: cv@cdtltd.com

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