CNC Operator

Humanising Design; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanising Design in Hyderabad invites a full-time CNC Programmer & Machine Operator to join our product development and prototyping team. You will translate designs and 3D drawings into toolpaths, set up CNC machines and manufacture prototypes, components and finished parts.

Collaborating with designers and engineers, you’ll ensure accuracy, efficiency and safety, run test cuts, adjust toolpaths, and maintain records of programs, settings and materials used.

Qualifications

• CNC machining knowledge and practical ability to translate designs into toolpaths.
• G-code programming and machine operation skills.
• Ability to read 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret 3D models, 2D technical drawings and machining specifications.
• Prepare, edit and optimize G-code and CNC toolpaths.
• Set up and operate CNC machines for prototyping and small-batch production.
• Select tools, feeds, speeds, cutting depths and machining strategies.
• Set work coordinates, fixtures and offsets accurately.
• Machine materials such as wood, plastics, foam, composites and soft metals.
• Conduct test runs and make adjustments before final machining.
• Inspect components with measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot dimensional and surface-finish issues.
• Minimize waste and improve machining time while maintaining quality.
• Carry out routine machine cleaning, calibration and maintenance.
• Maintain records of programs, tool settings and material usage.

Skills

CNC machining

G-code programming

Toolpath preparation

Machine setup

Inspection

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Prototyping

Documentation

Job description

We’re hiring a full-time CNC Programmer & Machine Operator to join our product development and prototyping team in Hyderabad.
This role is for someone with strong practical knowledge of CNC machining, G-code programming and machine operations who can independently take a design or technical drawing through toolpath preparation, machine setup, machining and final inspection.
You’ll work closely with our product designers and engineers to manufacture prototypes, components, moulds and finished products accurately, efficiently and safely.

What You'll Do

Read and interpret 3D models, 2D technical drawings and machining specifications

Prepare, edit and optimize G-code and CNC toolpaths

Set up and operate CNC machines for prototyping and small-batch production

Select appropriate tools, feeds, speeds, cutting depths and machining strategies

Set work coordinates, fixtures, clamps and tool offsets accurately

Machine materials such as wood, plastics, foam, composites and soft metals, depending on project requirements

Conduct test runs and make adjustments before final machining

Inspect completed components using appropriate measuring instruments

Troubleshoot dimensional, surface-finish and machine-operation issues

Minimize material waste and improve machining time without compromising quality

Carry out routine machine cleaning, calibration and preventive maintenance

Maintain records of programs, tool settings, material usage and completed jobs

Follow all workshop and machine-safety procedures

Coordinate with designers and engineers to resolve manufacturability concerns before machining

About the Company

At Humanising Design, we blend strategy, engineering and scalable execution to build meaningful physical products. From healthcare technology and children’s toys to fitness equipment and defence systems, our work spans industries and impact levels.

We take products from research and design through prototyping, testing and manufacturing—ensuring they don’t just look good, but work, scale and last.