CNC Operator III

TL;DR

CNC Operator III (CNC Lathes & Mills): Setup, operate, and troubleshoot CNC lathes and mills while running scheduled jobs through MES with an accent on quality inspection, tooling/material management, and safety checks. Focus on mentoring and training Level I & II operators and supporting process changes, new machine setups, and technical feedback to engineering.

Location: Telford

Company

hirify.global is a digital manufacturing company focused on bringing innovative products to market quickly.

What you will do

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, and maintain CNC mills, lathes, fixtures, and trunnions.
• Support machine maintenance, rework diagnosis, troubleshooting, and alarm recovery.
• Load materials, run scheduled jobs through MES, and update operational/job progression data.
• Inspect machined parts, cutting tools, and fixtures to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Manage tooling, stock levels, replacements, and waste disposal; perform tool changes and support NC helpers/macros and probe replacement.
• Mentor and train Level I & II operators; support new machine setups, process changes, and provide technical feedback to engineering/design/management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in CNC machining, including setting and operating CNC machines.
• Essential knowledge of CNC manufacturing, specifically CNC lathes.
• Ability to work safely with sharp and heavy objects and to use chemicals according to safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Basic written and oral communication skills and ability to do basic arithmetic.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office; able to follow printed and on-screen instructions.

Culture & Benefits

• Growth-focused environment with regular feedback and development discussions.
• Extensive e-learning platform (300+ training courses) and on-site training sessions.
• On-site parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links; newly built canteen with free hot drinks.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service length) and regular breaks (37.5 hours/week).
• Employee discount scheme for UK retailers and wellbeing support including mental health resources and psychologist assistance.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees (4x base salary) and monetary reward schemes for recognition and referrals.

Hiring process

• Alignment call with an initial screening and opportunity to ask questions about the process.
• Interview with the hiring manager for a deeper dive into the role.
• Further interviews as needed and a chance to meet additional team members and see the site/working area.