CNC Operator at BURN

About the role
BURN  is looking for a CNC Operator who will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high-quality production tools, jigs, fixtures, and prototype components. The role works closely with the Tooling and NPD/NPI teams to ensure precision machining, quality compliance, efficient machine utilization, and continuous improvement of tooling processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up jobs on the CNC Machine
• Read and interpret CNC programs and technical drawings.
• Generate toolpaths for CNC Machining
• Carry out quality inspection for machined parts.
• Ensure components meet dimensional and surface finish requirements.
• Responsible for keeping and updating cutting tool machine inventory.
• Scheduling daily machining activities on the CNC Machine.
• Working with the NPD & NPI team on tools review before machining.
• Machining and prototyping production tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Carry out Autonomous maintenance.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.
• Understand and operate within basic cost/ budget measures for tooling.
• Work within 5S (Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardise, sustain) methodology to maintain the workplace to a high standard.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in CNC milling machine operation.
• Ability to generate both 2D &3 D toolpaths.
• Good understanding of at least 1 CAM software (Fusion, Solid Cam, Mastercam)
• Experienced in CAD modelling using AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or Solidworks.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Action-oriented.
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.
• Well organized.
• Works well in a team