CNC Operator

AMETEK; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1pm Friday finish

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Perkbox discounts

Employee referral scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, is looking for a CNC Operator in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on operating CNC turning and milling machines to manufacture precision components safely, efficiently and to quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, perform first-off inspections, and use micrometers, verniers and gauges. The position offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Read engineering drawings to interpret requirements.
• Knowledge of precision measurement techniques and inspection practices.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in manufacturing.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machining lathes and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Record production and quality data accurately.
• Report machine, tooling or quality issues promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company quality, health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC operation

Precision measurement

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Engineering apprenticeship/qualification

Tools

Fanuc control

CNC setting experience

AI productivity tools

Job description

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating CNC turning and milling machines to manufacture precision components safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The role supports customer delivery requirements through effective machine operation, inspection and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machining lathes and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Record production and quality data accurately.
• Report machine, tooling or quality issues promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company quality, health and safety procedures.

Essential

Requirements for Consideration

• Experience operating CNC machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of precision measurement techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable

• CNC setting experience.
• Fanuc control knowledge.
• Experience of continuous improvement activities.
• Apprenticeship or engineering qualification.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Experience/Qualifications

• Previous CNC machining experience preferred.
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification desirable.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.

What Solartron Metrology Offers You

• A relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Solartron Metrology.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking.

Compensation

• Currency: GBP
• Salary Minimum: Market
• Salary Maximum: Market
• Incentive: Market
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.