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Permanent

Cnc Operator

Prospex Recruitment
Gateshead
money-bag £27000 - £32000/annum
Posted: 11 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Ref: 225480836

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.

Apply:

Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent.

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

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