CNC Punch Press Operator

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Margate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early finish Fridays

Long-term position

Training and development

Supportive environment

Overtime potential

Job summary

Morgan Jones Limited is partnering with a long-established engineering firm in Margate to recruit a CNC Punch Press Operator/Programmer for a permanent role. You'll set up, operate and program CNC punch presses to produce high-quality components.

Entry-level candidates will receive full training, while experienced operators can take on programming responsibilities. The role offers a supportive workshop, potential overtime and the chance to develop broader fabrication skills within a stable team.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC punch press operations or programming.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Quality-focused and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program CNC Punch Press machinery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Set up tooling and run machines efficiently.
• Check components and maintain quality standards.
• Work to tight tolerances.
• Support general fabrication and workshop tasks.

Skills

CNC experience

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Independent worker

Tools

Bosch

Amada

Trumpf

Job description

We're partnering with a long-established engineering firm to recruit a CNC Punch Press Operator/Programmer for a permanent role. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced machinists and those looking to start their engineering career.

CNC Punch Press Operator and Programmer

Location: Margate

Salary: Highly competitive DOE

Permanent role

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive pay
• Early finish every Friday
• Long-term, stable position
• Full training and development
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Potential overtime available

The Role

You’ll be setting, operating and/or programming CNC Punch Press machinery to produce high-quality components used across multiple industries. Entry-level candidates will receive full training, while experienced operators can step straight into programming responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and programming CNC Punch Press machinery
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Setting up tooling and running machines efficiently
• Checking components and maintaining quality standards
• Working to tight tolerances
• Supporting general fabrication and workshop tasks

Who We're Looking For

Experienced Candidates:

• CNC punch press experience (e.g., Bosch,Amada,Trumpf)
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Quality-focused and able to work independently

Entry Level Candidates:

• Practical, hands‑on and eager to learn
• Reliable and able to follow instructions
• Any workshop or mechanical experience is beneficial

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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