CNC Setter Operator

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

Location: Northampton

Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Quest Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Router Programmer / Operator on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business specialising in bespoke panel processing and precision CNC machining. This is a great opportunity for a skilled CNC professional who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and is looking for a long-term role within a friendly and supportive team. You will be working in a clean, heated and well-ventilated workshop, producing bespoke components for a range of industries.

The Role

As a CNC Router Programmer / Operator, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC machinery to manufacture components to customer specifications.

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive pay rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday day shift
• Overtime opportunities available during busy periods
• Clean, heated and ventilated working environment
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Long-term opportunity with a growing business