CNC Operator

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Premium

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting for a skilled CNC Operator/Setter in Whitstable. You will set and operate CNC multi-tasking lathes, reading engineering drawings and Fanuc programs to manufacture components to exact specifications.

In a fast-paced production environment you will perform quality inspections with measuring equipment, maintain 5S housekeeping, and work to reduce setup times while ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines in a production setting.
• Ability to read and edit Fanuc-based programs and drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to produce small and medium production batches.
• Manufacture components from raw materials efficiently and accurately.
• Inspect finished work against engineering drawings using measuring equipment.
• Identify and report quality concerns or defects promptly.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance checks.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Reduce setup and cycle times while monitoring tooling performance and efficiency.
• Carry out de-burring, cleaning, final inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines.

Skills

CNC operation

Fanuc programs

Reading drawings

Measurement equipment

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Twin spindle machines

4-axis machinery

Job description

CNC Operator

Location: Whitstable

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern

• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm and Friday, 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Salary: Competitive DOE + 25% Shift Premium

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a motivated and reliable Machine Setter / Operator to join their Machine Shop team in Whitstable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC professional to join a well-established manufacturing business producing precision-engineered components for internal assembly operations.

Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC multi-tasking lathes to manufacture components to exact specifications while maintaining exceptional quality and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC lathes to produce small and medium production batches.
• Manufacture components from raw materials efficiently and accurately.
• Inspect finished work against engineering drawings using a range of measuring equipment.
• Identify and report any quality concerns or defects promptly.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance checks.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and support 5S initiatives.
• Reduce setup and cycle times while monitoring tooling performance and efficiency.
• Carry out de-burring, cleaning, final inspection, and completion of traceability documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines.

About You

• Previous experience operating CNC machine tools.
• Experience working with CNC lathes, ideally with a minimum of 4-axis machinery.
• Knowledge of reading and editing Fanuc-based programs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment for detailed quality inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety-conscious with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Desirable

• Experience with twin spindle machines.
• Knowledge of AS9100 aerospace quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering team where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are highly valued.