CNC Milling Operator

CNC Milling Operator (Nights)
Pay: £16.00 per hour
(£14.00 base rate + £2.00 night shift allowance)
Permanent
Immediate Start
Nights:
Monday–Thursday, 6pm–6am

We’re currently recruiting for two experienced CNC Milling Operators to join a precision engineering business in the area. These are permanent, full-time night shift positions, offering a great opportunity for experienced machinists to work with high-quality components in a clean, well-equipped workshop.

The Role
As a CNC Milling Operator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring smooth production runs through the night, continuing jobs set up during the day and maintaining quality standards. You’ll work on 3- and 5-axis milling machines using Heidenhain controls.

Key duties include:
⦁ Continuing production of pre-set parts
⦁ Making setting and tooling adjustments as needed
⦁ Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
⦁ Inspecting your own work (using both manual tools and CMM equipment)
⦁ Maintaining a clean and organised work area
⦁ Producing high-quality work to exact specifications
⦁ Working collaboratively with the day shift to ensure smooth handovers

Experience & Skills Required
⦁ Time-served or equivalent experience in precision machining
⦁ Confident with Heidenhain controls
⦁ Capable of setting and operating CNC milling machines
⦁ Able to inspect own work using gauges and CMM equipment
⦁ Comfortable working to tight tolerances

⦁ Experience with a range of materials (steel, brass, bronze, aluminium, plastics, super duplex, etc.)
⦁ Strong team player with a flexible attitude

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.

Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

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