Cnc Operator

Reed; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a CNC operator to join their team. The successful candidate will set and operate high-speed CNC machines, maintain production quality, and ensure all tooling and programs are ready. Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are vital for this role. Benefits include free life assurance, holiday entitlement, and sick pay.

Benefits

Free Life Assurance (3 x Salary)

21 days of holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Company Sick Pay after probation

Paid time off for doctor appointments

Qualifications

• Experience in operating CNC machinery required.
• Ability to work to deadlines and be organized and motivated.
• Strong understanding of CNC 3 axis and 4 axis machining.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate High Speed CNC machines.
• Maintain high production output and component quality.
• Control and check tooling and cutters.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a CNC operator to join a leading manufacturing company supplying to various industries including aerospace and medical.

Job Description

• Setting/Operating High Speed CNC machines to perform tasks such as milling, drilling, tapping, grinding etc
• General operation & supervision of other machine shop machinery.
• Ensure all tooling, fixtures & CNC programs are available prior to commencing production
• Keeping accurate records of component quantities and scrap produced on the production documentation
• Maintain high standards in production output and component quality
• Understanding specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading mechanical drawings etc.
• Basic Editing of Programs & tool tables
• Take ownership of the component quality & records
• To control, check & replace tooling & cutters
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
• Checking/refilling lubricant levels
• Knowledge and understanding of CNC 3 axis, 4 axis machining and Renishaw probing is required
• Follow company safety systems and work protocol

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications

• Experience in operating CNC machinery and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• High attention to detail, excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and being organised and motivated are all necessary personal skills for this role.

Additional Details

• 40 hours per week – Monday to Thursday. After training (approx. 6 months) candidate will move onto a 4-on-4-off shift pattern working 11-hour shifts - increased shift allowance
• Free Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
• Holiday Entitlement – 21 days + bank holidays to start rising in increments over 5 years to max 24 days + bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay – (After 6-month probationary period) – rising in increments
• Hospital Appointments - paid time up to 4 hours
• Doctor & Dentist Appointments – paid time up to 2 hours