CNC Operator & Programmer (Haas/FANUC) | Day Shift

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular overtime opportunities

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Company pension matching up to 6%

Annual profit-sharing scheme

Employee discount scheme

Free car parking

Training and career progression

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Hawk3 Talent Solutions is recruiting for an experienced CNC Operator/Setter/Programmer to join a precision engineering team in Nailsea, North Somerset. This role offers development opportunities in a high-precision manufacturing environment with overtime and career progression.

You will interpret drawings, program FANUC toolpaths, set up machines, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with strong quality controls. Overtime and training support career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in CNC milling, setting and programming.
• Confidence reading and writing FANUC CNC programmes and toolpaths.
• Experience operating and setting Haas CNC mills is advantageous.
• Knowledge of plastics machining and precision manufacturing is desirable.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, ideally Fusion 360 or OneCNC.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Experience with a range of quality inspection methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.
• A responsible, reliable, punctual and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.
• Write and edit milling toolpaths using FANUC CNC programming language.
• Set up CNC machinery, fixtures, tooling and inspection equipment.
• Operate and set CNC mills, with experience using Haas CNC machines preferred.
• Manufacture components to customer specifications and required tolerances.
• Measure and inspect components using appropriate quality inspection methods.
• Carry out minor routine maintenance to support the day-to-day running of machinery.
• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Identify and report errors or concerns with existing paperwork, CNC programmes and machine setups.

Skills

CNC milling

FANUC programming

Haas machines

CAD/CAM Fusion 360

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Fusion 360

OneCNC

Job description

Hawk3 Talent Solutions is recruiting for an experienced CNC Operator/Setter/Programmer to join a precision engineering team in Nailsea, North Somerset. This role offers development opportunities in a high-precision manufacturing environment with overtime and career progression.

You will interpret drawings, program FANUC toolpaths, set up machines, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with strong quality controls. Overtime and training support career growth.