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CNC Sheet Metal operator

Job Reference: FJ-2y2dj

Manufacturing and Production
Slough, Berkshire
£18 - £20 per hour
Permanent

Join a busy sheet metal fabrication team producing high-quality components to drawing specifications. Flexible day/late/night shifts are available, with some flexibility on start/finish times to suit.

Key responsibilities

  • Set up, program and operate CNC laser punch/combination equipment (e.g., Amada or similar)
  • Work from engineering drawings, nesting plans and work orders
  • Load tooling/fixtures/materials and set parameters for material type and thickness
  • Monitor output, carry out in-process checks, and complete final quality inspections
  • Complete basic preventative maintenance, housekeeping and routine machine cleaning
  • Identify faults, report issues promptly and support downtime reduction
  • Maintain accurate production paperwork, timesheets and material usage records
  • Work to site Health & Safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills & experience (essential / desirable)

  • Experience operating laser punch, combination, turret punch or similar CNC sheet metal machinery
  • Confident reading engineering drawings and working with CNC programs
  • Competent with machine set-up, tool changes and basic troubleshooting
  • Good attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
  • Team player with clear communication skills
  • Comfortable with manual handling and standing for periods (within safe working practices)

Salary is dependent on experience and shift pattern. Applicants must have current UK right to work. HR GO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing.