5 Axis CNC Operator – Nights

Hudson Shribman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable long-term opportunity

Night shift

Advanced 5 Axis CNC machinery

Supportive engineering and production

Job summary

Hudson Shribman is seeking a skilled 5 Axis CNC Operator for night shifts in Hayes, venturing into advanced precision engineering with 5-axis Kitamura machinery and Fanuc controls. You will read drawings, load tooling, and ensure quality while maintaining strict safety standards in a busy production setting.

The role requires experience operating CNC machines and a meticulous approach to measurement using verniers and micrometers, with emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Experience using measuring equipment and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5 Axis Kitamura CNC machining centres.
• Work with Fanuc control systems.
• Load and unload components and tooling.
• Monitor machining operations and ensure quality standards.
• Read engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Carry out basic quality inspections using measuring equipment.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Support production and manufacturing operations as required.
• Follow company health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

5 Axis CNC

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Quality focus

Teamwork

Tools

Kitamura CNC

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

5 Axis CNC Operator – Manufacturing / Precision Engineering – Nights 10pm-6am

We are currently recruiting for a 5 Axis CNC Operator to join a well-established manufacturing and precision engineering company based in Hayes.

This role involves operating 5 Axis Kitamura CNC machining centres with Fanuc controls within a busy production environment, manufacturing high-quality engineered components.

The company is looking for someone with previous CNC machining experience who is confident operating CNC machinery and working from engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate 5 Axis Kitamura CNC machining centres
• Work with Fanuc control systems
• Load and unload components and tooling
• Monitor machining operations and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Read and work from engineering drawings and production documentation
• Carry out basic quality inspections using measuring equipment
• Maintain machine cleanliness and good housekeeping standards
• Support production and manufacturing operations as required
• Follow company health & safety procedures at all times

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience with 4 Axis or 5 Axis CNC machines preferred
• Fanuc controls experience beneficial
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• Reliable and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Stable long-term opportunity
• ight shift Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to work with advanced 5 Axis CNC machinery
• Supportive engineering and production environment

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
10:00pm – 6 am