CNC Operator & Production Support Specialist

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Career development

Supportive team

Stable employment

Growth prospects

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Operator in Tunstall/Stoke-on-Trent to operate and oversee CNC machinery while supporting Production Supervision, Dispatch, Stock Control and Administrative duties.

The role requires reading technical drawings, setting up CNC equipment, loading materials, and ensuring quality with gauges and inspection tools. A Certificate/Diploma in Engineering and CAD/CAMFANUC experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in an Engineering discipline.
• Several years' experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Computer literate with basic programming knowledge.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software.
• Good understanding of FANUC control systems, including editing and programme adjustments.
• Experience using tooling, fixtures, gauges, and calibration equipment.
• Ability to carry out tooling changes and offsets.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• CNC Operations Read and interpret production paperwork, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Safely load and unload raw materials and completed components.
• Set up and operate CNC machinery to perform drilling and routing operations.
• Run full production programmes to manufacture high volumes of components.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments where necessary to optimise production output and quality.
• Use gauges, measuring instruments, and inspection equipment to ensure tolerances are achieved and recorded.
• Perform routine cleaning, basic maintenance, tooling changes, and machine upkeep.
• Carry out tooling offsets and adjustments as required.
• Ensure compliance with all quality standards, procedures, and instructions.
• Additional Duties Support the dispatch function to ensure products are accurately prepared and shipped.
• Maintain accurate production and stock records.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support business operations.

Skills

CNC Operations

Engineering Drawings

CAD/CAM Software

FANUC Controls

Tooling & Gauges

Administrative Skills

Stock Control

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

FANUC controls

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Operator in Tunstall/Stoke-on-Trent to operate and oversee CNC machinery while supporting Production Supervision, Dispatch, Stock Control and Administrative duties.

The role requires reading technical drawings, setting up CNC equipment, loading materials, and ensuring quality with gauges and inspection tools. A Certificate/Diploma in Engineering and CAD/CAMFANUC experience are preferred.