CNC Operator (First Shift) - 1800

Thorlabs • Ely, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 04, 2026

Location Ely, England
Job Type Full time
Category Other Production Occupations
Posted June 04, 2026

What is the job?

As CNC Operator, you will support the Machine Shop operation to provide precision machined components for production use. You will be required to operate the Matsuura MAM72 milling centre.

 

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 1pm

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 1 hour Teams interview

Second stage: Onsite 3-hour interview

What we would like you to do/ to see…

·       To predominantly load and run multi-pallet, 5-axis milling centre(s) to produce precision in-house machined components for production use

·       When required, load and operate a variety of CNC machines to support the Machine Shop operation, including but not limited to 3 or 5-axis milling centres, multi...

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