Cnc Operator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced CNC Operator/s to join a highly advanced manufacturing facility where you be expected to operate a range of CNC machining centres including turning, milling and grinding equipment producing bespoke components to exact specifications.

Salary & Shift Options (please not that salaries include shift premium)

• £44.9k – Weekly rotating early & back shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
• £52.4k – Permanent night shift

What’s in it for you

• Productivity bonus scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 13%
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates
• Permanent employment contract

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, process sheets and technical specifications
• Set up and operate CNC turning, milling and grinding machinery
• Download and manage CNC programs from DNC systems
• Select and install tooling for machining operations
• Calculate feeds and speeds for a range of materials including steel, aluminium, brass and bronze
• Edit and write CNC programs where required
• Carry out dimensional and visual quality inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity and reduce setup times
• Prepare finished components for dispatch including cleaning, wrapping and packaging
• Ensure all completed components are correctly identified and meet quality standards

Requirements

• Previous experience operating CNC machine tools within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and inspection methods
• Experience working with a variety of metals and materials
• Flexible approach to shift working

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering environment offering long-term stability, competitive earnings and strong employee benefits.