CNC Machine Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists seeks a skilled CNC Operator/Machinist to join an established manufacturing team in Headcorn, Kent. You will produce high-precision, low-volume parts and read detailed engineering drawings to exact specifications on CNC lathes and milling machines.

This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £28,000 to £38,000 with bonus and overtime, plus opportunities to develop machining skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year CNC machining experience.
• Experience producing small batches of precision components.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC machining experience

Small batch production

Team player

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

CAD/CAM programming software

Sliding head lathes

Job description

Role: CNC Operator/Machinist

Location: Headcorn, Kent

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 plus bonus and overtime

We're looking for a motivated CNC Operator/Machinist 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.

Working within our busy tool room, 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 as a CNC Operator/Machinist will include:

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

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

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

It would be advantageous if you also have:

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

In return, the company will give you:

• 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.