Aerospace CNC Setter (3-5 Axis) – Shift Premiums

Chester Hall; Wickford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Hall Precision Engineering Limited in Wickford, Essex, is recruiting fully skilled CNC Machine Setters to join our expanding team. You will use multi-axis, high-speed CNC machine tools to machine a full range of aerospace components.

The role requires setting 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC centres, tool changes, machine adjustments and problem solving on all machines; training is provided where needed, with shift premiums for certain hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Good understanding of engineering terminology.
• Able to use measuring equipment (e.g., micrometres).
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Experience setting 3/4/5 axis CNC machining centres.

Responsibilities

• Setting CNC milling machines to programme specifications.
• Setting on the machine tools and securing work pieces.
• Changing tools and holders as required.
• Making machine adjustments to achieve tolerances.
• Problem solving on all machines to maintain output quality.

Skills

CNC setting

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Metrology

Tools

CNC milling machines

Measuring equipment (micrometres)

3/4/5 axis CNC centres

Job description

Chester Hall Precision Engineering Limited in Wickford, Essex, is recruiting fully skilled CNC Machine Setters to join our expanding team. You will use multi-axis, high-speed CNC machine tools to machine a full range of aerospace components.

The role requires setting 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC centres, tool changes, machine adjustments and problem solving on all machines; training is provided where needed, with shift premiums for certain hours.