Trainee CNC Operative

Trainee CNC Operator

£26,000 - £35,000 dependant on experience

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee CNC Operator to join our clients fine outdoor furniture company. Our client is a leader in their field and are highly respected in the community of garden enthusiasts and professionals across the luxury goods and services market. They keep sustainability at the forefront of everything they do. They have created a positive, inclusive company culture and they place a high value on personal development.

As a CNC operator/setter/programmer you will form a key part of the production flow, manufacturing high quality, low batch components on one of our suite of CNC machines. As a vital cog in the production process, you will communicate clearly the status of current jobs and any issues encountered that may impact them.

As a trainee, any level of experience will be considered, you may not of operated a CNC machine before, but have a keen interest in programming, or engineering, or you may have worked in a production/assembly environment, but most importantly you need to be motivated and have a proactive attitude.

Main duties:

• Load and operate a 6 axis CNC machine, making complex components from wood blanks.


• To work closely with the CNC coach to edit/develop CNC programs and conceive of process improvements


• To autonomously set the machines up to run different programs.


• Ensure components consistently meet our high-quality standards.


• Help the team to meet weekly production targets.

Skills and experience:

• As a trainee CNC operator, direct relevant experience for the role is not a prerequisite, however:


• Previous CNC experience is advantageous


• Previous experience working with wood is advantageous


• Previous experience using machine tools is advantageous


• Previous experience using CAD/CAM software is advantageous


• A good level of computer literacy is advantageous

Useful experience / skills include:

• Keen attention to detail


• Good problem-solving skills


• Good maths skills


• The ability to highlight areas for potential process improvements and communicate these ideas clearly to the team


• A motivated, proactive attitude

Benefits

Pension

Potential company bonus

Christmas payment after a qualifying period

35 days holiday (inclusive)

Flexible holiday allowance scheme

Flexible working

Hours - Mon - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm