CNC Router Programmer/Operator — Day Shift (Permanent)

Quest Employment Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is recruiting for a CNC Router Programmer / Operator in Northampton. This permanent, full-time role offers a pay rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday day shift.

You will program, set and operate 3-Axis CNC routers to manufacture components from MDF, plywood and melamine boards, reading technical drawings and maintaining quality throughout production. A supportive team and clean workshop are mentioned in the posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience programming and operating 3-Axis CNC routers.
• Experience working with MDF, plywood, melamine-faced boards and similar materials.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
• Good understanding of CNC machine maintenance and care.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• Joinery or woodworking experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operating 3-Axis CNC routers.
• Machining MDF, plywood, melamine-faced boards and other sheet materials.
• Reading and working from technical drawings and job specifications.
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and daily checks.
• Checking quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Working closely with the wider team to meet production deadlines.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Tools

3-Axis CNC routers

Job description

Quest Employment Ltd. is recruiting for a CNC Router Programmer / Operator in Northampton. This permanent, full-time role offers a pay rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday day shift.

You will program, set and operate 3-Axis CNC routers to manufacture components from MDF, plywood and melamine boards, reading technical drawings and maintaining quality throughout production. A supportive team and clean workshop are mentioned in the posting.