Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced CNC Operators to join a highly advanced manufacturing facility in Glasgow, operating a range of CNC machining centres including turning, milling and grinding equipment to produce bespoke components to exact specifications. Salaries include shift premium: £44.9k for weekly rotating early and back shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm), or £52.4k for permanent night shift. The package includes a productivity bonus scheme, employer pension contributions of up to 13%, life insurance, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and overtime at enhanced rates — offering long-term stability within a well-established engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, process sheets and technical specifications
- Set up and operate CNC turning, milling and grinding machinery
- Download and manage CNC programs from DNC systems
- Select and install tooling for machining operations
- Calculate feeds and speeds for a range of materials including steel, aluminium, brass and bronze
- Edit and write CNC programs where required
- Carry out dimensional and visual quality inspections using precision measuring equipment
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity and reduce setup times
- Prepare finished components for dispatch including cleaning, wrapping and packaging
- Ensure all completed components are correctly identified and meet quality standards
Requirements
- Previous experience operating CNC machine tools within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and inspection methods
- Experience working with a variety of metals and materials
- Flexible approach to shift working