CNC Operator (Nights)

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a CNC Operator. The ideal candidate will operate CNC machines, ensure machine health, and support new staff. Qualifications in engineering and basic CNC programming are preferred. This role requires working night shifts (10pm to 5am, Monday - Thursday) with a focus on safety and quality. Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Qualifications in engineering preferred.
• Ability to understand instructions in various forms.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more CNC machines.
• Complete daily health checks on machines.
• Document and track production processes.
• Mentor and support new staff.

Skills

Basic CNC programming

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering qualification, preferably a craft apprenticeship

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operate one or more CNC machines in the Cell
• Complete a ‘machine health check list’ daily
• Responsible for documenting and tracking in the Cell
• Stamp off your own work
• Report NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
• Converse with the Production Team Leader and assist with other duties when needed
• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment
• Partake in training when required
• Minimise the level of scrap components
• Mentor and support new staff or apprentices
• Establish key delivery dates/requirements with the Production Team Leader and Production Manager
• Liaise with the Production Team Leader and communicate workshop issues to the CNC Setter / Charge Hand’s

Ideal Candidate

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Engineering qualification preferably craft apprenticeship or equivalent
• Basic CNC programming and machine competence
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardised situations

Working Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 10pm to 5am
• Friday: 5pm to 10pm

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment .com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.

The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.

So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!

Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment .com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.