Trainee CNC Operator

Schunk Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Private health insurance

Holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Cycle to work

Shift allowance

Overtime

Job summary

Schunk Carbon Technology in Pudsey, Leeds seeks a Trainee CNC Operator to join a skilled shop-floor team. You will read drawings, set up and program Mazak machines, run production and perform in-process checks.

The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) with shift options and a 26% late-shift rate. Benefits include health insurance after 24 months, 26 days annual leave, sick pay, cycle-to-work, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reads drawings and creates CNC programs.
• Sets up and programs CNC machines (Mazak).
• Conducts first-off dimensional tests on new programs.
• Feeds and runs CNC machines.
• Performs in-process controls using manual devices.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and create CNC programs accordingly.
• Set up and program CNC machines (Mazak).
• Conduct first-off dimensional tests on new programs.
• Feed and run CNC machines.
• Perform in-process controls using manual devices (gauges, micrometer).
• Inspect finished products using CNC CMM machines.
• Handle CNC machines actively and problem-aware.
• Report in SAP and on paper.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC programming

Machine setup

First-off testing

Quality inspection

Tools

Mazak

CMM inspection

SAP reporting

Job description

Job Title: Trainee CNC Operator

Location:

Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB, LS1 3

Job Details:

Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Shift: Different shifts available, with 26% shift rate for the late shift

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Company Overview:

Schunk Carbon Technology is a division of the Schunk Group and a global leader in the development, manufacture, and application of carbon and ceramic solutions. We combine innovativeness and outstanding service to create a unique range of offerings on the market like no other company out there.

Our Company:

Established local subsidiary of a global group based in Germany, with 70 sites and 8,000 employees throughout the company. Produces Carbon components for customers in the Aerospace, Oil and Gas, compressor, and pump industries for worldwide markets.

Benefits:

• Monthly timekeeping and attendance bonus up to £100 (criteria to be met)
• Private health insurance after a 24-month qualifying period
• Holiday entitlement: 26 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata)
• 6 weeks Company sick pay after 2 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shift working allowance
• Overtime available

About the Role:

A CNC operator at Schunk UK is a trained professional working on the shop floor. Through diligent work, our products meet high technical standards and fulfill our customers' needs for quality and reliability. As part of a team, they work adeptly and efficiently, setting up CNC programs, feeding the machines, and inspecting product dimensions manually (in-process) and/or using CMM machines. They report to the team leaders.

Main Tasks:

• Read drawings and create CNC programs accordingly
• Set up and program CNC machines (Mazak)
• Conduct first-off dimensional tests on new programs
• Feed and run CNC machines
• Perform in-process controls using manual devices (gauges, micrometer)
• Inspect finished products using CNC CMM machines
• Handle CNC machines actively and problem-aware
• Report in SAP and on paper

The Candidate:

• Good capacity to work in a small team
• Methodical skills like 5S or CIP are useful
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently
• Willing to improve themselves and their work environment

Please Note:

We provide full PPE and workwear for our employees, and work to high health and safety standards.