CNC Router Operator

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CNC router operator in Norwich to manage CNC machines, ensuring efficient operation and programming for aluminium extrusions. Ideal candidates should have programming experience and a strong engineering background. The role includes liaising with staff and maintaining high-quality standards. Normal working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with competitive holiday benefits.

Benefits

32 days of holiday per year

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good engineering aptitude with CNC router or similar programming background.
• Experience with CNC machine minding in wood or metal work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program CNC extrusion machining centre to ensure high quality.
• Liaise with design engineer for product queries and accuracy.
• Organise work schedules and report material stock shortages.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Machinery operation

Problem-solving

Quality control

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC extrusion machinery

Job description

Overview

Job Role: CNC router operator

Location: Norwich

JOB PURPOSE: To operate and load DXF files on flatbed and extrusion machines, to operate and program CNC machines, with specific responsibility for the XYZ Milling and CNC extrusion machining centre for production of aluminium extrusions for custom transportation flight cases and similar related products, in our on-site manufacturing facility. Machining methods and quality to be in accordance with agreed clients machining principles and procedures.

SALARY: Neg depending on experience

HOURS: Basic hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri (lunch 1:00-1:30pm). Normal working hours are 7:00am - 5:00pm. Due to seasonal variations within the business these hours may be increased in the Winter, or reduced in the Summer.

HOLIDAYS: 32 days per annum, including 8 days for public holidays, 3 or 4 days to be taken over Christmas shut-down

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Essentials of the role:

• Operate and program the CNC extrusion machining centre, utilising the proprietary software (Shapes), ensuring the optimum process to achieve minimal material wastage and optimum machine utilisation, with a high standard of quality and continuous improvement, reporting any problems or potential problems to your immediate supervisor.
• Train to be able to carry out the maximum range of tasks, for which they are capable, within the machining / finishing department, including operating and programming all CAD/CAM based CNC machines, and co-operate in a culture of job rotation.
• Liaise with the design engineer to remove any ambiguity or resolve any product queries, ensuring a high level of accuracy, reporting any problems or potential problems to your immediate supervisor.
• Liaise with the Machine Shop Department Leader, or in their absence with the production and engineering office personnel, to organise and implement work schedules to ensure the timely completion of all orders, reporting any shortage of material stock, tooling or consumables in a timely manner.
• Assist with the operation of a full maintenance programme in accordance with the Machine manufacturer's and clients guidelines and ensure that the machines, tools and working areas are kept clean and tidy ready to carry out the next task.
• Comply with all aspects of the clients Health and Safety procedures at all times, ensuring any concerns are brought to the attention of your immediate supervisor without delay and that all defined personal protection equipment is utilised within the machine shop area or for the safe use of hand held tools e.g. hand routers, grinders, etc.

The ideal candidate will have a good engineering aptitude, will be from a CNC router (or similar) programming background and have CNC machine minding experience within wood or metal work.

How to Apply

To apply please forward your updated CV to James at Technique Recruitment Solutions or telephone (phone number removed) to discuss further.

Equal Opportunity

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.