CNC Operator

Are you an experienced CNC Setter/Operator who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship and doing things properly? Do you want a role where your skill is valued, your input matters, and you're trusted to work on complex, low-volume components rather than repetitive production?

Moxie People are partnering with a growing precision engineering business in Cardiff to recruit an experienced CNC Setter/Operator who can bring strong setting, machining and problem‑solving capability to a modern, high-quality workshop.

What's in it for you?

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Work on prototype, small-batch and technical machining - not production line work
• Brand new, clean, modern workshop with high-end Doosan and Quaser equipment
• Exposure to 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining
• Progression into advanced CNC setting, programme editing and multi‑axis work
• Supportive, owner‑led environment where your experience is respected
• Opportunity to develop CAD/CAM and offline programming skills over time
• Real autonomy - you'll be trusted to set, adjust, inspect and solve problems

About the Role

You'll be joining a small, highly skilled team producing precision components for a range of technical applications. You'll be trusted with real machining responsibility - not just loading parts and pressing cycle start.

You'll work across milling, turning and 5‑axis machining, with the chance to grow into more advanced work as you develop.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Setting and operating CNC machines:
• Doosan Lynx 2100
  
  LSYB CNC lathe
• Doosan DNM 4500 machining centre
• Quaser MT400U 5‑axis machining centre
• Running and adjusting existing Fanuc programmes
• Tool changes, offsets, cutter compensation and first‑off checks
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
• Using measurement tools (verniers, micrometers, gauges) for in-process inspection
• Identifying and resolving machining issues (tool wear, chatter, tolerance drift)
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe machine area
• Supporting continuous improvement and ISO 9001 quality processes

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience as a CNC Setter/Operator (milling and/or turning)
• Strong understanding of Fanuc controls
• Confident adjusting offsets, tooling and cutter compensation
• Comfortable working to tight tolerances on precision components
• Good knowledge of tooling, feeds/speeds and machining strategy
• Strong inspection skills (CMM experience is a bonus)
• Someone who enjoys problem‑solving and improving machining processes
• A reliable, steady machinist who takes pride in producing high‑quality work
• Interest in developing programming skills and multi‑axis capability

If you've worked in prototype, low-volume or technical machining environments - even better.