Aerospace CNC Setter/Operator - 4 Day Week, High-Precision

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join their production team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of aerospace engineering experience, adept in setting and running CNC machines, and a keen eye for detail to ensure quality standards. Responsibilities include managing first-operation machining tasks, conducting inspections, and collaborating with team members. This role offers a competitive salary and a four-day work week is a possibility.

Benefits

16 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension plan

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering required.
• Must have experience setting and running CNC machinery.
• Strong measurement and inspection skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC machinery including fixed-head and sliding-head lathes.
• Support 2nd operation machining when needed.
• Conduct first-off inspections and job-run checks.

Skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

CNC machinery operation

Reducing scrap

Measurement and inspection

Education

Minimum 2 years in aerospace engineering

Tools

Fanuc controls

Seiki controls

Job description

A reputable engineering firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join their production team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of aerospace engineering experience, adept in setting and running CNC machines, and a keen eye for detail to ensure quality standards. Responsibilities include managing first-operation machining tasks, conducting inspections, and collaborating with team members. This role offers a competitive salary and a four-day work week is a possibility.