CNC Operator

Jefferson Wells Key Accounts; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Barnstaple is looking for a skilled CNC Operator for its Instrumentation Products Division. The role involves operating CNC machinery and ensuring quality control for various international projects, offering training on advanced equipment and a competitive benefits package including a shift allowance, annual leave, and bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays

5% annual bonus paid quarterly

Company shares scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC machine setting and operating or manual machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of measuring tools like gauges and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
• Conduct quality checks using measuring instruments.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CNC machine setting and operating

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring tools understanding

Manual machining background

Experience with Pneumatic components

Job description

Are you a skilled CNC Operator within a manufacturing environment? Come be a part of this global manufacturing company at its market leading Instrumentation Products Division Europe site based in Barnstaple. Be a part of this growing site as it goes through a transformation period with brand new technology coming in and an increase in projects with expanding clients from the automotive and Oil & Gas industry.

At the Barnstaple site, as a CNC setter you will be responsible for the creation of tube-fittings, valves, manifolds, and further components with CNC equipment and brand new technology coming in. Responsibility will be yours for keeping to quality standards for set components made for a large variety of international projects.

Why work for this business?

• Fantastic career progression opportunities and training over the course of your career
• Work for a great organisation promotion work life balance with their rotating shift, morning shift, or afternoon shift options. Morning 06:00-14:00 Monday-Friday, Afternoon 14:00-00:00 Monday-Thursday.
• Shift allowance of 25% and an attractive base salary! With training provided on new CNC machines such as Mazak, Wickman, or other machinery.
• Standard benefits include: 25 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, 5% annual bonus paid quarterly, company shares scheme, core benefits, cycle to work scheme, early finish Fridays

Responsibilities of the role:

• Set and operate CNC machines (including lathes and mills) to produce precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct quality checks using measuring instruments and ensure parts meet required tolerances and standards
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, routings, and documentation accurately
• Support continuous improvement activities by contributing to best practice sharing and keeping to site standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety principles and company requirement standards

Skills required:

• CNC machine setting and operating previous experience - and/or manual machining background
• Can read and interpret engineering drawings
• Basic understanding of measuring tools such as; gauges, verniers, calliper. Experience with measuring and keeping to correct components specifications
• Previous experience using similar site machinery but training will be provided if not; Okuma and Doosan lathes, Mazak and Bridgeport Mills, Wickman 6 Spindle Machine
• Experience with Pneumatic components will be a strong bonus to have

Next Steps:

If you believe that you are a good fit for the CNC Setter position, submit your CV now!

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom