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Role: CNC Operator/Machinist
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP28,000 to GBP38,000 plus bonus and overtime
If you are highly experienced or still a year or two into your CNC career, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reliable business offering varied work, development, and a supportive team.
We're looking for a motivated CNC Operator/Machinist to join an established manufacturing team, producing high-quality precision components. If you enjoy working on varied, low-volume, high-precision parts and take pride in producing quality work.
The Role
Working within our busy toolroom, you'll be responsible for machining precision components used for tooling and customer projects. Every day offers something different, with a variety of bespoke and small-batch work.
Your Responsibilities
As a CNC Operator/Machinist, your responsibilities will include:
- Producing complex, low-volume parts to exacting quality standards.
- Operating CNC lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision components.
- Working from detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety.
- Helping to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
- Collaborating with colleagues to support tooling, fixtures, and production requirements.
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About You
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
- At least one year's experience within a CNC machining environment.
- Experience producing small batches of precision-engineered components.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Desirable Skills
It would be advantageous if you also have experience with:
- Working within an ISO 9001 quality management environment.
- Sliding head lathes.
- CAD/CAM programming software.
- LEAN or 5S manufacturing principles.
- Designing or manufacturing machine fixtures and jigs.
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- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position with long-term stability.
- Varied, interesting machining projects.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
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