cnc operative

Airport Placements; Staplehurst; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is seeking an experienced CNC Operative to join its precision engineering team in the UK. The role involves setting up, programming (where applicable), and operating CNC machinery to meet engineering drawings and production targets.

You will read drawings, change tooling, load materials, and perform first-off/in-process inspections using micrometers and calipers. Attention to detail and timely documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and interpreting tolerances.
• Ability to set up, run and monitor CNC machines to engineering drawings.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using micrometers/calipers.
• Competent in using measuring tools to verify part quality.
• Experience with CNC programming or conversational programming.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machines
• Change tooling, fixtures and load materials
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Use measuring equipment including micrometers and calipers
• Complete production records and documentation
• Report quality issues and support continuous improvement
• Follow health & safety and quality procedures
• Strong attention to detail and time management

Skills

CNC operation

Reading drawings

First-off inspection

Measuring tools

Tool change

CNC programming

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

We're looking for an experienced CNC Operative to join a precision engineering team. You'll be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring CNC machinery to produce high-quality components to engineering drawings and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machines
• Change tooling, fixtures and load materials
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Use measuring equipment including micrometers and calipers
• Complete production records and job documentation
• Report quality issues and support continuous improvement
• Follow all health & safety and quality procedures
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Minimum 2 years' machining experience
• CNC operating and basic setup experience
• Competent using measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• CNC or conversational programming experience