Cnc Operator

Description:

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