Cnc Operator

Pertemps Bond; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Cradley Heath is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to work in a busy manufacturing environment. You will operate a range of machining and CNC equipment, reading engineering drawings and using hand tools and measuring devices.

Training will be provided to develop CNC skills while maintaining quality and meeting production targets. The role starts with hours from 6am–2pm, Monday to Friday, with a shift pattern that will rotate.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining/manufacturing/engineering is essential.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Willing to learn CNC machining and develop CNC skills.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of machining and manufacturing machinery.
• Set and adjust machines as required.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Measure and check components to ensure they meet standards.
• Carry out quality checks throughout production.
• Load and unload materials and components.
• Work to production targets and deadlines.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Learn to operate and develop skills on CNC machinery.

Skills

Machining experience

Industrial machinery operation

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools & measuring equipment

Quality control

Attention to detail

Reliability & work ethic

CNC learning potential

CNC experience advantageous

Job description

Machine Operator

Location: Cradley Heath

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday 6am – 2pm initially, moving to a rotating shift pattern

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in Cradley Heath.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist or machine operator who wants to develop their skills and learn to operate CNC machinery. Previous machining experience is essential, but full CNC experience is not required as training will be provided.

Machine Operator duties

• Operating a range of machining and manufacturing machinery
• Setting and adjusting machines where required
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Using hand tools and measuring equipment
• Measuring and checking components to ensure they meet required standards
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process
• Loading and unloading materials and components
• Working to production targets and deadlines
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment
• Learning to operate and develop skills on CNC machinery

Machine Operator requirements

• Previous experience within machining, manufacturing or engineering is essential
• Experience operating industrial machinery
• Good understanding of machining processes
• Comfortable using hand tools and measuring equipment
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and quality
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn
• An interest in developing CNC machining skills
• Previous CNC experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Hours & pay

• £14.60 per hour
• Initially 6am – 2pm Monday to Friday
• Once established in the role, moving onto a rotating shift pattern including 2pm – 12am Monday to Thursday
• Full training and development on CNC machinery

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Machine Operator, Machinist, Manual Machinist, Machine Setter, Engineering Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Production Operative who are looking to develop their CNC skills.