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