Cnc Machine Operator

Pertemps Bond; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting a CNC Machine Operator in Musselburgh, East Lothian to join a precision aerospace components manufacturer. You will set, program and operate STAR CNC sliding head lathes with FANUC control, producing tight-tolerance parts to exact drawings.

Working a rotating pattern with day or back shifts, you’ll join a team focused on safety, quality and productivity. Training will be provided to develop independence and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining, ideally with setting and operating sliding head lathes.
• Aptitude for mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and program STAR CNC sliding head lathes using FANUC controls.
• Manufacture precision components for aerospace applications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with the CNC turning team and develop independence.

Skills

CNC machining

Sliding head lathe operation

FANUC controls

Tools

STAR CNC lathe

Job description

CNC Machine Operator

• Location: Musselburgh, East Lothian
• Pay: £14–£17 per hour + 17% shift allowance
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Day shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with a 30-minute paid break; Friday, 6:00am–11:00am.
• Back shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–10:00pm, with a 30-minute paid break; Friday, 11:00am–4:00pm.
• Shift pattern: Rotating weekly day and back shifts

We are recruiting on behalf of a third-party client, a well-established manufacturer specialising in precision-engineered components and assemblies for the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and programme STAR CNC sliding head lathes using FANUC controls.
• Manufacture precision components for the aerospace industry.
• Work to tight tolerances using a range of aerospace-grade materials.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
• Work collaboratively with the wider CNC turning team.
• Develop the skills and knowledge required to work independently.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in CNC machining, ideally with setting and operating sliding head lathes.
• An aptitude for mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing.
• The ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use your own initiative.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Training will be provided to help you become acquainted with the role and eventually work independently.