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CNC operator nights

Job Description - CNC operator nights

CNC Operator - Permanent Nights
Location: Near Kirkbymoorside
Salary: £17.92ph initially, rising to £18.65ph + £50 per night shift
Earning Potential: Circa £49,000 once established on nights
Hours: Monday to Thursday only
We are recruiting an experienced CNC Operator to join an established manufacturing business, initially working days before moving onto a permanent Monday to Thursday night shift.
This is not a trainee CNC position, so you will need previous hands-on CNC machining experience. The initial six-month period on days will allow you to become familiar with the company's machines, processes and products while completing your probation, before moving permanently onto nights.
Hours & PayInitial 6-month period - Days

Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
40 paid hours per week
£17.92 per hour
Familiarisation with company machinery, products and processes alongside your probationary periodFollowing successful completion of the initial period - Permanent Nights

Monday to Thursday, 8:30pm - 7:00am
40 paid hours per week
£18.65 per hour
Additional £50 night shift allowance per shift
Circa £49,000 annual earningsWhat You'll Be Doing
Setting and operating high-speed CNC machinery
Working across milling, drilling, tapping and other machining processes
Reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings
Completing basic edits to CNC programmes and tool tables
Preparing and loading raw materials and components
Checking, controlling and replacing tooling and cutters
Ensuring tooling, fixtures and CNC programmes are available prior to production
Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate production records
Taking ownership of component quality and minimising scrap
Supporting the efficient operation of the wider machine shopWhat We're Looking ForYou must already have previous CNC machining experience and be confident operating machinery within a production environment.
Ideally, you will have:

Previous CNC setting and operating experience
Knowledge and understanding of 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining
Experience using Renishaw probing
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Experience making basic CNC programme and tool table edits
Good knowledge of tooling and cutters
Strong mechanical aptitude
Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approachWhat's on Offer
Monday to Thursday working week
Permanent night shift following the initial six-month day period
Circa £49,000 annual earnings once established on nights
Holiday entitlement increasing with service
Company sick pay following probation, increasing with service
Life assurance at 3x annual salary
Paid time for hospital appointments
Paid time for doctor and dentist appointments
Pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work schemeIf you're an experienced CNC Operator looking for a permanent four-night working week, strong earning potential and a long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environment, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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