At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC machinery, perform machine set-ups, and conduct quality checks on components.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturing business in Greater Manchester focused on precision sheet metal components.
- Benefits: Enjoy a starting hourly rate of £14.89 – £16.06 with structured pay progression.
- Other info: Permanent, full-time position with ongoing training opportunities.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to develop skills in a modern engineering environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have previous CNC machining experience and a good understanding of engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 16.06 - 16.06 £ per hour.
We are looking for a CNC Operator to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC professional looking to further develop their skills within a modern engineering and production environment. The business manufactures precision sheet metal and engineered components for a range of industries and is looking to strengthen its machining team due to continued growth. This role would suit a candidate with previous CNC machining experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality components safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNC machinery safely and in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures.
- Maintain compliance with workplace 5S standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Set up and operate 3-axis CNC routing machines producing 2D sheet metal components.
- Carry out fixture and jig set-up activities on 5-axis machining centres.
- Set tool datums and perform machine set-ups.
- Perform tool changes and machine adjustments as required.
- Operate CNC punch machinery and undertake machine and tooling set-up activities.
- Work from engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure components meet specification requirements.
- Support production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Key Skills
- Previous experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with machine set-up, tooling changes and datum setting.
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to safe working practices.
Desirable Skills
- Experience operating OSAI CNC Controllers.
- Experience with 3-axis CNC routing of sheet metal components.
- Experience machining aluminium materials.
- Experience operating VWM or Technos machinery.
- Experience with 5-axis CNC machining centres.
- CMS machine experience.
- CNC punch experience working with materials between 0.6mm and 2mm thickness.
- Experience using Fanuc Controllers.
- Exposure to CAD/CAM software including: Radan, AlphaCAM, CATIA V5.
What you get in return
- Starting hourly rate of £14.89 – £16.06 depending on experience.
- Structured pay progression through multiple grading levels.
- Permanently, full-time employment.
- Opportunity to develop skills across a range of CNC machinery and manufacturing processes.
- Stable and growing manufacturing environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
CNC Operator in Manchester employer: DCS Recruitment
Located in Greater Manchester, this manufacturing company values diversity and offers ongoing training. Employees benefit from structured pay progression and a stable work environment focused on high-quality production.
