Skilled CNC Operator

DCS group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS group in Burnley is seeking an experienced Skilled CNC Machinist to join a well-established precision-engineering environment. The role involves setting and operating CNC machines to manufacture high-quality components in line with drawings and tolerances.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of hands-on CNC experience on listed machines, strong programming skills, and expertise with Fanuc, Okuma or Mazak controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience operating and setting at least one of the listed machines.
• Proven CNC setting, operating and programming experience.
• Experience with Fanuc, Okuma or Mazak controls.
• Previous experience machining stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality plans.
• Strong attention to detail with a right-first-time mindset.
• Flexibility to work across day, twilight and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Setting tools, fixtures and machine offsets.
• Loading materials onto CNC machines.
• Setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres.
• Programming and adjusting machines using Fanuc, Okuma or Mazak controls.
• Machining stainless-steel components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Measuring completed components using inspection equipment.
• Working accurately to tight tolerances.
• Completing quality and traceability documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve machining and production processes.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Following lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Manually handling weights of up to 25 kg.

Skills

CNC operation

CNC setting

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Education

Time-served engineering background

Tools

Fanuc controls

Okuma controls

Mazak controls

Job description

Skilled CNC Operator (98515) Burnley, England

Salary: GBP33716 - GBP33716 per annum

Skilled CNC Machinist

Day Shift: £16.21 per hour (basic rate)

Overtime Monday-Saturday: £24.32 per hour (1.5x basic rate)

Overtime Sunday: £32.42 per hour (2x basic rate)

Please note: Applicants must be flexible to work across the rotating day, twilight and night shift pattern. Overtime is paid at the applicable enhanced rates.

We are recruiting an experienced Skilled CNC Machinist to join an established engineering manufacturer in Burnley.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience working with at least one of the machines listed below, along with strong CNC setting, operating and programming skills.

The position operates across a mixture of day, twilight and night shifts, so applicants must be flexible to work across the full rotating shift pattern.

The Role

As a Skilled CNC Machinist, you will set and operate CNC machinery to manufacture high-quality components in line with engineering drawings, production targets and required tolerances.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting tools, fixtures and machine offsets
• Loading materials onto CNC machines
• Setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres
• Programming and adjusting machines using Fanuc, Okuma or Mazak controls
• Machining stainless-steel components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Measuring completed components using appropriate inspection equipment
• Working accurately to tight tolerances
• Completing quality and traceability documentation
• Identifying opportunities to improve machining and production processes
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Following lean manufacturing and 5S principles
• Manually handling weights of up to 25 kg

Essential Machinery Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' practical experience on at least one of the following machines:

• Manual Loading Lathes
• Driven Tooling Lathe
• Vertical Milling Machine
• Horizontal Machining Centre
• 2 + 4 Axis Gantry Loading Lathe
• Nakamura
• Twin Spindle / Twin Turret Gantry Lathe
• Okuma
• 4 Axis Barfeed Lathe
• Multus Lathe
• Horizontal Machining Centre
• Other Machinery
• ORT Spline Roller

Experience across multiple machines would be advantageous.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience operating and setting at least one of the machines listed above
• Proven CNC setting, operating and programming experience
• Experience with Fanuc, Okuma or Mazak controls
• Previous experience machining stainless steel
• Ability to set and adjust tools, fixtures and offsets
• Experience working to close tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality plans
• Confidence using measuring and inspection equipment
• A time-served engineering background or equivalent qualification
• Strong attention to detail and a right-first-time approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work across day, twilight and night shifts
• Experience machining stainless-steel billets, castings and pressings would be particularly advantageous.

This position offers long-term stability, ongoing training and the opportunity to work within a well-established precision-engineering environment.