CNC Machine Operator Newfield Fabrications Co Ltd

Newfield Fabrications Co.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Starter incentive

Shorter Fridays

Team environment

Training opportunities

Full-time role

Job summary

Newfield Fabrications Co. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator to set up and run CNC machines with Siemens controls. You will interpret drawings, measure parts, and program machinery while maintaining quality and documentation.

The role starts with a day shift training period, followed by rotating shifts (6-2 and 2-10). Competitive pay with overtime, a starter incentive, and ongoing training are offered to support career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fabrication or machining with CNC operation.
• Mechanical knowledge of milling and tooling.
• Maths ability for measurements and calculations during setup and production.
• Experience working with hand tools in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines with Siemens controls, including milling and lathes, ensuring precision.
• Interpret technical drawings and use dimensional measuring equipment.
• Program CNC machinery using appropriate software and PLCs.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment.
• Handle materials safely, including loading raw materials and managing tooling requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on finished components, ensuring tolerances meet specifications.
• Inspect own work using micrometres, verniers, height gauges, etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production processes and machine settings.
• Initially working day shift during training, then rotating shifts (6-2 and 2-10).

Skills

CNC operation

Siemens controls

Milling

Lathe work

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Job description

About Us

We’re a busy and growing steel fabrication company specialising in high-quality, precision work for a range of industries. We’re looking for experienced CNC Machine Operators to join our team and help us keep production running smoothly. If you take pride in producing quality work, enjoy working with your hands, and have experience in setting up and operating CNC machines, we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up and operate CNC machines with siemens controls, including milling and lathes, ensuring precise adherence to specifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and use of dimensional measuring equipment.
• Programme CNC machinery using appropriate software and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Handle materials safely, including loading raw materials and managing tooling requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on finished components, ensuring they meet specified tolerances and standards.
• Inspection of own work using a host of conventional measuring techniques (micrometres; verniers; height gauges, etc).
• Maintain accurate documentation of production processes and machine settings.
• Initially working day shift whilst in training, then will move to shift working (rotating 6-2 and 2-10).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in fabrication, machining, or manufacturing environments with hands-on operation of CNC machinery.
• Mechanical knowledge related to milling, tooling, and materials handling.
• Competence in basic mathematics for measurements and calculations during setup and production.
• Experience working with hand tools and understanding of materials properties.
• Prior exposure to working in a workshop environment involving fabrication is desirable. This role is ideal for motivated individuals seeking to expand their expertise in CNC machining within a supportive team environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates with regular overtime.
• New Starter incentive payment £2000 (T&Cs apply).
• Shorter working day on Fridays.
• Supportive, team-based environment.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Secure, full-time position in a growing business.