CNC Operator

3dgroup; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located near Welwyn Garden City is seeking a CNC Operator. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machines, interpreting engineering drawings, and conducting quality inspections. This role requires adherence to health and safety regulations and involvement in continuous improvement activities. Competitive salary, benefits, and a bonus structure are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operating CNC machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with quality inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC machines for production.
• Perform daily and weekly machine maintenance checks.
• Conduct inspections of components as per specifications.

Skills

CNC Operating

Reading engineering drawings

Using precision measuring equipment

Machine maintenance

Quality inspection

Health and Safety compliance

Tools

HURCO CNC

Vernier

Micrometre

Job description

Welwyn Garden City

6am-2pm Monday - Friday ( first 2 months will be spent on days whilst training)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a CNC Operator to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City.

Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

Performance Objectives

• Set and operate a small CNC (HURCO)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, models and specification
• Use of basic handheld inspection equipment (vernier, micrometre etc.)
• Carry out daily /weekly machine maintenance /checks
• Ensure all jigs and fixtures are stored correctly and are in serviceable condition
• Report any machine defects to Line Manager
• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Use of all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements.
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
• Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence.
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated.
• Engage and contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to maximise efficiency.
• Comply with all company procedures and policies.

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Closing Date: 12/02/2026

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