Junior CNC Operator
Cardiff
£24,000 - £27,000 per annum
42.5 hours per week + Overtime
Monday-Friday | Days
Looking to start a career in CNC machining?
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.
What's in it for you?
- £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
About the Role
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
Machinery You'll Be Exposed To
- Doosan Lynx 2100LSYB CNC Lathe
- Doosan DNM 4500 Machining Centre
- Quaser MT400U 5-Axis Machining Centre
- Fanuc-controlled machinery
What We're Looking For
- 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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