Job Description

Job Opportunity: CNC Machinist Programmer

Assignment Type: Full-time, Long-term Temporary

Working Hours: 37 hours/week, rotating shifts (Double Days: 6 am-2 pm/2 pm-10 pm; Fixed Nights: 10 pm-6 am)

Pay Rate: 20.69 per hour (After successful completion of 12 weeks, pay rate will change to 21.36) + uplift shift pay

Location: Depuy Synthes, St. Anthony's Road, Beeston, Leeds LS11 8DT

If you're an Advanced CNC Machinist Programmer looking to join a forward-thinking team in a global healthcare company, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Company

Join one of the world's leading and most broadly-based healthcare companies, renowned for over

130 years of commitment to improving global health and well-being. With a workforce of more than 130,000 employees worldwide, our client is dedicated to making healthcare accessible, affordable, and effective for all.

Role Overview

As a Production CNC Technician, you will play a vital role within the Operations team, supporting

engineering processes including the programming, setting, and operation of advanced CNC

machinery (5-axis Milling, Turning, surface grinding, etc.). You will also contribute to inspection

activities such as CMM and automated surface finish inspection.

Key Responsibilities

Operate multi-axis CNC machinery, associated ancillary equipment, and CMM measuring

equipment safely and reliably

Accurately interpret detailed technical drawings and work instructions

Develop innovative manufacturing initiatives to improve lead times and maximize value

Conduct asset care routines on equipment, including minor maintenance (e.g., lubrication,

filter changes)

Prioritize your workload and work flexibly to meet tight deadlines within health, safety, and

environmental guidelines

Foster effective communication and working relationships within your team and across

departments

Apply GMP practices, internal quality systems, and methods to all aspects of your work

Operate computer systems and software such as ADAPTIV, Seiki Systems (DNC), NX, and JDE

Maintain housekeeping standards and champion 6S practices in your work area

Required Experience & Skills

Proven experience in a similar CNC programming, setting, and operating role

Recognized qualification or demonstrated skills in CNC machine programming (Fanuc,

Mazotrol, Heidenhain, or Mill Plus)

Ideally, experience in the medical device sector (other regulated industries considered)

Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Familiarity with GMP practices and validation (medical device industry experience preferred)

Basic experience with 6S, Operator Asset Care, and Lean manufacturing

Understanding of quality systems and related standards

Proactive approach to continuous improvement