Position: CNC Operator
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Purpose of the Role:
You will contribute to the precision manufacturing and preparation of components that meet customer specifications. This role involves programming and operating CNC machinery (including FANUC systems), performing manual machining tasks, and supporting general workshop operations such as material handling, dispatch, and goods-in processes. The CNC Machinist is expected to uphold high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, while ensuring full traceability and compliance with company procedures. This position plays a key part in maintaining smooth production flow and delivering reliable, high-quality products to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Meeting or exceeding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as agreed with the business.
Interpret customer requirements from engineering drawings, sketches, and written/verbal descriptions.
Program, set up and operate CNC lathes using the FANUC system.
Measure, mark out, cut materials to be machined.
Set up and operate manual lathes, drills, saws, milling, grinding, marking and other machines as required.
Finish components or products after machining.
Measure components during production using specialised measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
Operate the manual bar feed to ensure high yield accurate production.
Perform weekly coolant checks and record information to ensure a safe working environment.
Order tooling to ensure fluent production.
Accurately etch and label stock through all phases of the machining process to ensure full traceability.
Assist with general workshop duties including material handling, dispatch, and goods-in processes.Key Skills and Attributes:
FANUC programming and CNC operation (X/Z axis)
Technical drawing interpretation
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability
Willingness to learn and participate in training
IT literacy including ERP/MRP systems
Commitment to health, safety, and quality standardsWorking Hours
Standard working hours are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an early finish at 3:30 PM on Fridays. This includes a ten-minute paid break in the morning and a thirty minute unpaid lunch break.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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