Cnc Operator

CV-LibraryGateshead, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 11 August 2026
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CNC Operator

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Salary: DOE

Company: A well-established leading signage and display company.

Role: Our client is currently looking for a CNC operator to join their growing team in the Gateshead area.

The purpose of the CNC Operator role is to manufacture high-quality signage components by safely and efficiently operating CNC routers and related equipment.

* Operate 3-axis CNC Routers, including AXYZ or Tekcel machines.

* Set up and run CNC machinery safely and efficiently.

* Depending on experience, create and amend programs using VCarve CAM Software.

* Responsible for 6S duties which include the machine itself and the area around the machine.

* Manufacture products accurately to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

* Carry out quality inspections to ensure products meet dimensional and finish requirements.

* Responsible for routine maintenance on the machine, including condition of sacrificial boards, greasing of the runners, and troubleshooting any minor issues.

* Follow all company health and safety procedures.

* Work closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved.

Requirements:

* Previous experience operating CNC machinery within a manufacturing environment.

* Experience operating 3-axis CNC Routers.

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

* Good organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to production deadlines.

* Physically capable of lifting materials and standing for extended periods.

* Experience in signage desirable.

* Experience with AXYZ or Tekcel CNC Routers, VCarve CAM Software, Automatic Letter Benders (ALB) or FLOW Waterjet machinery would be advantageous but is not essential.

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Key words; signage / signs / graphics / CNC Operator / CNC / CNC Router / Axyz / Artcam / Fibre Laser / VCarve / letter bender / sign maker / Teckcel

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