CNC Operator - Milling

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pickering; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MERITUS are recruiting a CNC Operator to join our precision manufacturing client in their milling team in a permanent role, based in Kirkby Moorside, North Yorkshire.

You will set and operate high‑speed CNC milling machines, perform basic program edits, read engineering drawings, and monitor tooling, coolant and lubrication. The role focuses on maximizing machine utilisation, maintaining quality, and supporting efficient production in a fast-paced, high‑quality environment.

Qualifications

• 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 systems.
• Ability 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.

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.

Skills

CNC milling

3-axis & 4-axis machining

Renishaw probing systems

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Communication skills

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 systems
• Ability 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