CNC Operator

Location: Cradley Heath

Pay: £35,000.00 per year

Job Description:

CNC Operator / Setter Operator
Cradley Heath, Porters field Road (Birmingham)
Full Time | Permanent

Shift Pattern

Current

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm

Please note:

In approximately 4 weeks, the shift pattern will change to a rotating shift:

Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday)

Week 2: 2:00pm - 12:00am (Monday to Thursday)

Your responsibilities

Our Client, a leading global and manufacturing organisation, are looking for a motivated and reliable CNC Operative/ Production Operative to join their manufacturing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills and experience within a well-known multinational company, offering exposure to a highly professional engineering environment and excellent opportunities for continued learning and career development.

Working as part of a busy production environment, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the business, helping to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a varied hands-on role where you will gain experience across multiple production functions. You will operate and support CNC machinery, assist with assembly projects when required, and contribute to the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

* Operate CNC machinery safely and effectively, following all training, operating procedures, and company guidelines.

* Assemble components accurately in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

* Record measurements, photographs, and build progress at each stage using a tablet, identifying and reporting any discrepancies against engineering drawings or specifications.

* Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely to transport materials and components to and from workstations.

* Work collaboratively as part of the production team, including undertaking paired or team-based tasks when required.

* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area at all times, adhering to workplace housekeeping standards.

* Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity while reducing waste.

* Ensure all materials and products being processed comply with company quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

* Handle materials and finished products safely and responsibly, preventing damage and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company handling and storage procedures.

* Carry out Ratio Checks on all machined parts in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice (COP).

* Maintain full compliance with all customer specifications, order requirements, and quality standards.

* Ensure all stock, materials, and customer-owned components are accurately identified and labelled in line with company and customer requirements.

* Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, helping to maintain a safe working environment for colleagues, visitors, and contractors.

* Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake training across multiple production functions to support operational requirements.

* Carry out any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required to meet business and operational needs.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Behaviours

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.

* Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.

* Willingness and ability to work across a range of production activities, including CNC machinery support, assembly, goods-in, stock control and dispatch functions.

* Experience operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks, or a willingness to undertake training and…