CNC Automation Technician
Barnsley
Travis Talent are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in Barnsley, who are seeking a skilled CNC Automation Technician to join their growing team at a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC professional to play a key role in supporting production, ensuring CNC and automated processes run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive starting salary: £37,720.80 per annum (based on £17.01/hour plus guaranteed minimum weekly bonus)
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Overtime paid at enhanced premium rates (x1.5 and x2.0)
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Monthly performance bonus payments averaging £280–£350 (for reference)
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25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
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Healthcare & benefits scheme (including free child membership)
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5% contributory pension scheme
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Death in service / life insurance
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Staff discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, free parking, and subsidised refreshments
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Company events and family-friendly activities
The Role
As a CNC Automation Technician, you will be a key part of the production team, providing technical support for CNC machines and automated systems. This shop-floor-based role is essential in ensuring continuity of production output, resolving issues quickly, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide hands-on technical support to production, ensuring CNC machines operate effectively and downtime is minimised
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Optimise machine functionality and carry out basic maintenance to maximise uptime
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Control programme back-up systems, make corrections, and record changes
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Implement recovery procedures when errors occur, documenting causes and preventative actions
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Liaise with tooling and equipment suppliers to resolve persistent issues
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Manage shop-floor consumables and spares to support production teams
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Conduct audits on operator TPMs to ensure equipment care and quality standards are met
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Collaborate with Production Engineers on SOPs, TPMs, risk assessments, and training records
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Support new part introductions and engineering change validations for CNC machining
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Perform CNC ISO programming (Fanuc) both online and offline, including Renishaw macro programming
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Identify waste and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE
About You
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar CNC technical support role
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Skilled in operating, programming, and recovery systems for CNC machining centres
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Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, material handling, and coolant specification for H&S and environmental compliance
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Experience with Fanuc CNC ISO programming
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Renishaw programming knowledge desirable
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Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset