CNC Operator - Milling

Meritus; Pickering; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus is recruiting a CNC Operator for a permanent role in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire. The job offers £17.92 per hour with initial training of about 6–9 months, after which salary increases and two shift options (4 On/4 Off, day or night).

The role focuses on milling, tooling prep, quality control and production throughput in a fast-paced precision environment. Responsibilities include setting and operating high-speed CNC mills, reading drawings, maintaining tooling, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC milling machinery in a precision engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-speed CNC machining centres.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive with ability to meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate high-speed CNC milling machines to carry out milling, drilling, tapping and grinding.
• Operate and supervise additional machine shop equipment when required.
• Ensure tooling, fixtures and CNC programs are prepared before production.
• Maintain production records including component quantities and scrap reporting.
• Take ownership of component quality and ensure work meets specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carry out basic program edits and tool offset adjustments.
• Monitor, replace and maintain tooling and cutters.
• Prepare and load raw materials onto machines.
• Check and maintain coolant and lubricant levels.
• Work with 3-axis and 4-axis CNC centres and Renishaw probing systems.
• Follow health and safety procedures and manufacturing protocols.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain high production standards.

Skills

CNC milling

High-speed CNC

3-axis & 4-axis

Renishaw probing

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for a CNC Operator to join our Precision Manufacturing client in their milling teamin a permanent role.

CNC OPERATOR - MILLING - £17.92 PER HOUR - KIRKBYMOORSIDE, NORTH YORKSHIRE - SECTOR: PRECISION MANUFACTURING

Working Pattern & Shift Structure

During the initial training period (approximately 6-9 months), candidates will work:

Monday to Thursday / Friday equivalent pattern 7:00am - 5:30pm

Following successful completion of training an increase in salary will be made and employees can move onto one of the following shift patterns:

• Option 1 - 4 On / 4 Off Day Shift
• 11-hour shifts
• £35 per day shift uplift

• Option 2 - 4 On / 4 Off Night Shift
• 11-hour shifts
• £50 per shift uplift

The Opportunity

An established precision engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled CNC Miller / CNC Machinist to join its growing machining team. This position focuses primarily on CNC milling operations within a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment producing precision components.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising machine utilisation, maintaining quality standards, and supporting efficient production output across a range of CNC machining activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating high-speed CNC milling machines to carry out precision machining operations including milling, drilling, tapping and grinding
• Operating and supervising additional machine shop equipment where required
• Ensuring all tooling, fixtures and CNC programs are prepared and available prior to production
• Maintaining accurate production records including component quantities and scrap reporting
• Taking ownership of component quality and ensuring work is completed to specification
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Carrying out basic program edits and tool offset adjustments
• Monitoring, replacing and maintaining tooling and cutters
• Preparing and loading raw materials and components onto machines
• Checking and maintaining coolant and lubricant levels
• Working with 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining centres and Renishaw probing systems
• Following all company health & safety procedures and manufacturing protocols
• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high production standards throughout

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience operating CNC milling machinery within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience with high-speed CNC machining centres
• Understanding of 3-axis and 4-axis machining processes
• Experience using Renishaw probing systemsAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and reliable approach with the ability to work to production deadlines