Cnc Operator

Mansell Recruitment Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a CNC Operator to program and operate CNC machinery and manufacture plastic components to tight specifications. The role demands accuracy, adherence to safety, and efficient production to meet customer requirements.

You will read engineering drawings, set up machines, and support finishing, despatch, and stock readiness while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings to interpret specifications and produce components.
• Attention to detail to ensure tolerances and finishes meet requirements.
• Adherence to quality standards and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machinery to manufacture parts to specifications by reading drawings or samples.
• Ensure production runs smoothly, meeting quality and delivery expectations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist in finishing off parts (trimming, tapping, drilling).
• Prepare material for machining and cut blanks to size.
• Prepare finished parts for despatch and stock entry.
• Read and interpret work orders for accurate production.
• Participate in SQCDP meetings and contribute to improvements.
• Minimize material waste by efficient nesting and material use.
• Deliver products on time with high quality, adhering to safety rules.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Tools

CNC programming

CNC operation

Job description

CNC Operator

The CNC Programmer/Operator is responsible for programming and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality plastic components that meet customer specifications. The role requires efficiency in production, attention to detail, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Program and operate CNC machinery to manufacture parts to required specifications by reading engineering drawings and/or working from samples.
• Ensure production runs smoothly, meeting quality and delivery expectations.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Assist in finishing off parts. I.E. Trimming, Tapping, Drilling etc.
• Prepare material ready for machining, using the saws to cut blanks to size.
• Prepare finished parts for despatch.
• Prepare materials in the Goods In area for booking into stock.
• Read and interpret work orders to ensure accurate production.
• Attend SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People) meetings and contribute to continuous improvement discussions.
• Ensure the best sheet yield is used when nesting parts to minimize material waste and improve efficiency
• Deliver products on time and in full while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Adhere to company safety regulations and best practices.
• Work efficiently to reduce downtime and waste.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure materials are available for production.

PACKAGE:

Salary: £28,000-£31,000

Hours: 7.30 to 4.30 Mon-Fri and 6.30 to 1pm on a Friday. 40.5 Hours