CNC Milling Operator

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking experienced CNC Milling Operators for night shifts in Coventry. The role involves ensuring smooth production through the night, operating 3- and 5-axis milling machines, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have experience in precision machining and be confident with Heidenhain controls. This is a permanent, full-time position with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Time-served or equivalent experience in precision machining.
• Capable of setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Experience with a range of materials including steel, brass, bronze, aluminium, plastics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth production runs through the night.
• Continue jobs set up during the day.
• Maintain quality standards.

Skills

Experience in precision machining

Confident with Heidenhain controls

Capability to set and operate CNC milling machines

Ability to inspect own work

Comfortable working to tight tolerances

Experience with various materials

Strong team player

Job description

CNC Milling Operator (Nights)

Pay: £16.00 per hour (£14.00 base rate + £2.00 night shift allowance)

Permanent | Immediate Start

Nights: Monday-Thursday, 6pm-6am

We're currently recruiting for two experienced CNC Milling Operators to join a precision engineering business in the area. These are permanent, full-time night shift positions, offering a great opportunity for experienced machinists to work with high-quality components in a clean, well-equipped workshop.

The Role

As a CNC Milling Operator, you'll be responsible for ensuring smooth production runs through the night, continuing jobs set up during the day and maintaining quality standards. You'll work on 3- and 5-axis milling machines using Heidenhain controls.

Key duties include:

• Continuing production of pre-set parts
• Making setting and tooling adjustments as needed
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Inspecting your own work (using both manual tools and CMM equipment)
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Producing high-quality work to exact specifications
• Working collaboratively with the day shift to ensure smooth handovers

Experience & Skills Required

• Time-served or equivalent experience in precision machining
• Confident with Heidenhain controls
• Capable of setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Able to inspect own work using gauges and CMM equipment
• Comfortable working to tight tolerances
• Experience with a range of materials (steel, brass, bronze, aluminium, plastics, super duplex, etc.)
• Strong team player with a flexible attitude