CNC/Saw Operator

Fourdot Affinity Ltd; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Fourdot Affinity Ltd is seeking a CNC / Saw Operator to join our team. You will operate CNC routers and saw machinery, taking jobs from initial setup through to completion, working with plastics, wood and composites to exact drawings.

You will perform setup, tooling selection, calibration and quality checks, ensuring production schedules are met and standards are high. Training will be provided where required and a strong emphasis is placed on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC or saw operation in manufacturing or engineering.
• Intermediate level experience operating CNC routers or saw machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Good attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Willingness to learn; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC routers and saw machinery, including loading/unloading materials.
• Set up CNC jobs, including nesting, tooling and machine calibration.
• Read technical drawings and work to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Carry out quality checks before, during and after machining/cutting.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and accessories.
• Follow production schedules and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, safe and organized.
• Report any machinery, material or quality issues to your line supervisor.

Skills

CNC operation

Saw operation

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

Job description

CNC / Saw Operator

We are looking for a CNC / Saw Operator to join our team!

Working across four brands, you will operate CNC routers and saw machinery, taking jobs from initial setup through to completion. You will work with plastics, wood and composite materials, producing accurate, high-quality components to technical drawings and specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operating CNC routers and saw machinery, including loading and unloading materials.
• Setting up CNC jobs, including nesting, tooling and machine calibration.
• Setting up and operating saws to cut materials accurately to specification.
• Selecting and fitting appropriate tooling and blades.
• Reading technical drawings and working to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Carrying out quality checks before, during and after machining/cutting.
• Completing routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and accessories.
• Following production schedules and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Keeping machinery and work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Reporting any machinery, material or quality issues to your line supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a CNC, saw operating, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Intermediate-level experience operating CNC routers and/or saw machinery.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to work to deadlines and production schedules.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn — training will be provided where required.
• Experience with a manual lathe or vertical mill would be advantageous but is not essential.
• CAD/CAM and CNC programming knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Fourdot Affinity

Fourdot Affinity is part of a creative group of companies specialising in the design, manufacturing and sourcing of innovative products and display solutions.