CNC Punch - Night Shift Operator
Location: Sudbury
Salary: £12.75 - £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Allowance: Additional 20% shift allowance paid on all hours worked on the night shift
Are you an experienced machine operator looking for a long-term opportunity on a permanent night shift? We are seeking a reliable and motivated CNC Punch Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role would suit candidates with previous machine operating experience, particularly within sheet metal, fabrication, CNC punch, press brake, or similar production environments.
While this is a night shift position, successful candidates must be able to commit to an initial 1-2 month training period on days before transitioning to nights.
Shift Pattern
Training Period (1-2 Months):
Monday to Thursday
Day shift hoursPermanent Night Shift:
Sunday to Wednesday
8:30pm - 7:00am
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate CNC punch machinery to manufacture components to specification.
Load and run production programs, making adjustments where required.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
Monitor machine performance and ensure products meet quality standards.
Carry out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
Complete routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
Maintain accurate production records.
Support other production areas when required and work collaboratively as part of the wider manufacturing team.
Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company quality standards.
What We're Looking For
Previous machine operating experience within a manufacturing environment.
CNC punch experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
Ability to read and follow engineering drawings is desirable.
Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Strong reliability and willingness to learn.
Forklift licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to complete the initial training period on day shifts before moving onto nights.If you have CNC punch, machine operating, manufacturing, fabrication or production experience and are looking for a rewarding night shift opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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