CNC Machine Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Job summary

KHR Recruitment Specialists is seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator to join our precision engineering team in Marden, Kent. You will operate CNC lathes and milling machines to produce high-precision components.

This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £28,000–£38,000 with bonus and overtime. You should have at least two years of CNC experience, be able to read engineering drawings, and maintain strict quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in CNC machining.
• Experience producing small batches of precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Produce complex, low-volume parts to exacting quality standards.
• Work from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support tooling, fixtures and production requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.
• Help ensure customer deadlines are achieved.

Skills

CNC machining

Engineering drawings

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Fixtures & jigs design

Job description

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.

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Thank you.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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