CNC Operator

Focused Recruitment; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced CNC Operator for a permanent position at an automotive manufacturing facility in Pontypool. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machines, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have prior experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong CNC skills and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting up CNC milling machines.
• Strong knowledge of CNC metal cutting processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform changeovers for machining cells.
• Operate CNC milling machines and assist colleagues.
• Monitor production output and conduct quality checks.

Skills

CNC Setting

CNC Operating

Troubleshooting

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Quality Checks

Job description

Focused Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced CNC Operator join join our clients Automotive manufacturing facility on a permanent basis based within the Pontypool area.

You would need to have previous CNC Setting / Operating experience within the Automotive / Aerospace / manufacturing sectors.

Hours of work include:

Monday - Friday following a days, nights & afternoons pattern.

Duties of the role will include:

• Set up and perform changeovers for various machining cells, including tooling and fixture adjustments, ensuring raw materials are readily available for production runs.
• Optimize machine setups for efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring that first-off checks are completed successfully.
• Set up and adjust tooling and fixtures as necessary for production runs.
• Operate CNC milling machines and provide assistance to colleagues when not actively setting up machines.
• Oversee product quality through visual inspections and precise gauge measurements.
• Monitor and track production output against targets, documenting any downtime and rejected parts.
• Conduct daily machining inspections to ensure equipment is operating properly.

Desired skills:

• Proven experience in setting up CNC milling machines is required.
• Strong knowledge of CNC metal cutting and boring processes.
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings while adhering to strict tolerances.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within machining cells.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive environment is preferred.
• Experience in medium to high-volume production settings.
• Familiarity with quality systems and performing quality checks and measurements using gauges.

By applying for this position you are giving authorisation for Focused Recruitment Ltd to contact you regarding this vacancy and other vacancies we feel may be suitable for you.
We will not present your CV to any clients without your explicit consent. We will contact you if your CV is of interest, if you are unavailable we will leave a message, YOU MUST return this call otherwise your application cannot progress any further.


Focused Recruitment are a multi award winning independent recruitment agency covering South Wales and the South West. As a service driven company we are fully committed to working with clients and candidates that share this value. We consistently place the right people, into the right companies, with the right roles to fulfil their career aspirations.

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