Experienced CNC Operator - Precision Machining

HR GO Recruitment; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CNC Operative to join a precision engineering team. You will set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce components to strict engineering drawings and production targets.

Key duties include interpreting drawings, changing tooling and fixtures, performing first-off and in-process inspections, and recording production data. The role requires 2+ years of machining experience and proficiency with micrometers and calipers.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings to interpret tolerances and features.
• Operate CNC machinery to set up and run production jobs.
• CNC or conversational programming experience is desirable.
• High attention to detail and tight time management required.
• Experience with basic setup and tool changes as part of the CNC process.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machines
• Change tooling, fixtures and load materials
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Use measuring equipment including micrometers and calipers
• Complete production records and job documentation
• Report quality issues and support continuous improvement
• Follow all health & safety and quality procedures
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Minimum 2 years' machining experience
• CNC operating and basic setup experience
• Competent using measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• CNC or conversational programming experience

Skills

Read drawings

CNC operating

CNC programming

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Measuring equipment

Job description

HR GO Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CNC Operative to join a precision engineering team. You will set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce components to strict engineering drawings and production targets.

Key duties include interpreting drawings, changing tooling and fixtures, performing first-off and in-process inspections, and recording production data. The role requires 2+ years of machining experience and proficiency with micrometers and calipers.