CNC Operator

Gap Technical Ltd; Darwen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business is seeking a CNC Operator for their Darwen facility. The role involves high standards of CNC operations, compliance with production plans, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and demonstrable CNC experience, particularly with Heidenhain controls. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Heidenhain qualifications or demonstrable training required.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrable ability to operate large CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with CNC Team Leader for production planning.
• Implementing CNC lean practices and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring health and safety standards.

Skills

Heidenhain programming

CNC machining

Health and safety standards

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in CNC

Time served machinist/toolmaker

Job description

CNC Operator
Competitive + Benefits
Darwen
Days Only (Mon-Thursday)
gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a CNC Operator to work at their facility based near Darwen
Performance Objectives

• Liaison with the CNC Team Leader to understand clear production plans (CNC shop workload planning/scheduling).
• Undertaking CNC tasks delegated by the CNC Team Leader &/or Senior Management
• Ensuring their performance within the CNC team is of a high standard.
• Undertaking training and development set by the CNC Team Leader &/or Senior Management.
• Reporting to the Team Leader and Senior Management.
• Work with the Team Leader to assist in the Implementation of CNC lean practices Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives (Kaizen, toolbox talks, cutting tool technology and so forth).
• Discussing, resolving or escalating issues.
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards.
• Supporting the Team Leader and deputising in their absence in relation to CNC decisions.
• Daily communication with the Team Leader & Senior Management remains an essential part of the role for production plan compliance.
• Maintain compliance Code of Conduct.
• Advocate policies and procedures through compliance and communications.

Person Specification

• Heidenhain qualifications or demonstrable training.
• NVQ Level 3 in CNC (or equivalent).
• Time served machinist/toolmaker with the ability to load, set-up and operate large CNC Machines.
• Previous working knowledge of CNC machines, procedures and processes within a manufacturing &/or aerospace environment.
• Ability to program Heidenhain CNC controls and conversant in off-line RTM Programming.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in CNC (or equivalent or working towards)
• Demonstrable experience of Correa CNC machines.

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Closing Date: 30/6/2025
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