CNC Machine Operator

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Marden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime pay

Job summary

KHR – Recruitment Specialists in Marden, Kent, seeks an experienced CNC Machine Operator to join a busy toolroom, producing precision components for tooling and customer projects. The role covers turning and milling on varied, low-volume parts, with emphasis on quality and deadlines.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in CNC machining, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Competitive salary and overtime available.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience within a CNC machining environment.
• Experience producing small batches of precision-engineered components.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Producing complex, low-volume parts to exacting quality standards.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Collaborating with colleagues to support tooling, fixtures and production requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.
• Helping to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.

Skills

CNC machining

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Small-batch production

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

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CNC Machine Operator
Location: Marden, Kent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 plus bonus and overtime

Precision Engineering Starts With You
Are you an experienced CNC Machine Operator looking for a role where your skills are valued and your work makes a real impact?

We’re looking for a motivated CNC professional to join an established manufacturing team, producing high-quality precision components. If you enjoy working on varied, low-volume, high-precision parts and take pride in producing quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

Working within our busy toolroom, you’ll be responsible for machining precision components used for tooling and customer projects. Every day offers something different, with a variety of bespoke and small-batch work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating CNC lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Producing complex, low-volume parts to exacting quality standards.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Collaborating with colleagues to support tooling, fixtures and production requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.
• Helping to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.

About You

To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

• At least two years’ experience within a CNC machining environment.
• Experience producing small batches of precision-engineered components.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

It would be advantageous if you also have experience with:

• LEAN or 5S manufacturing principles.
• CAD/CAM programming software.
• Designing or manufacturing machine fixtures and jigs.
• Sliding head lathes.
• Working within an ISO 9001 quality management environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position with long-term stability.
• Varied, interesting machining projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a “clean” copy in Word. Thank you.

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