Junior CNC Operator

Cardiff

£24,000 - £27,000 per annum

42.5 hours per week + Overtime

Monday-Friday | Days

Do you have some engineering, manufacturing or machine operating experience and want to learn a skilled trade? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and train you into CNC setting and machining?

Moxie People are partnering with a growing precision engineering business in Cardiff to recruit a Junior CNC Operator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern workshop and learn from experienced machinists while building a long-term career in engineering.

• £24,000 - £27,000 starting salary
• Overtime available
• Full training and development
• Modern, clean workshop with high-end CNC machinery
• Learn CNC milling, turning and 5-axis machining
• Progress into CNC setting, programme editing and advanced machining
• Small, supportive team environment
• Long-term career path within a growing engineering business
• Exposure to precision engineering and high-quality component manufacture

You'll join a skilled machining team producing precision components for a range of technical applications.

This role is ideal for someone with some manufacturing, engineering, machining or machine operating experience who wants to develop their technical skills and build a career in CNC machining.

You'll receive training and support while learning how to:

• Operate CNC machinery safely and efficiently
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Perform basic machine setups
• Carry out quality checks using measuring equipment
• Change tooling and make basic adjustments
• Support experienced machinists with machine preparation
• Learn offsets, datums and CNC setting techniques
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Support ISO 9001 quality standards and continuous improvement activities

• Doosan Lynx 2100
  
  LSYB CNC Lathe
• Doosan DNM 4500 Machining Centre
• Quaser MT400U 5-Axis Machining Centre
• Fanuc-controlled machinery

• Some experience in manufacturing, engineering or machine operation
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings (or willingness to learn)
• Good attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable and keen to develop a long-term career
• Basic experience using measuring equipment is beneficial
• Engineering qualifications, apprenticeships or college training are advantageous but not essential

Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operative, CNC Operator, Engineering Apprentice, Manual Machinist or Manufacturing Operative would be beneficial.

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