CNC Operator (First Shift) - 1800

Thorlabs
📍 ely, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  • Load and run multi-pallet, 5-axis milling centre(s) to produce precision in‑house machined components for production use.
  • 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-pallet milling centres and Wire EDM.
  • Schedule and load CNC machines to meet Kanban demand.
  • Unload and process components where required, includ...

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Job Details

  • Location ely, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Engineering
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 16, 2026