CNC 5AX MILLING SETTER / OPERATOR

Paddock; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

35 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice car

Team events

On-site parking

Job summary

Ilmor is seeking a Setter/Operator to machine parts using 3-axis and 5-axis milling cells, setting up processes and ensuring on-time delivery. You will operate Matsuura and MAZAK mills, interpret drawings with GD&T, and collaborate with ME/Planning/QE to optimize setups, tooling, and processes.

Ideal candidates will have apprentice training to level 3 or higher with 5+ years CNC experience, proficient in Fanuc controls and CAM generation, and capable of producing tight tolerances in a

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained to a minimum of level 3 or above and a minimum of 5 years' experience in CNC manufacture.
• Experience in use setting of 3 & 5 axis milling machinery essential.
• Experience with Fanuc control systems essential.
• Experience with MAZAK control system preferred.
• Experience of milling on manual machinery preferred.
• Experience in CNC code generation through direct programming or CAM generation

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines to produce components.
• Maintain safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Collaborate with ME/Planning/QE groups to optimize setup and tooling.
• Support other setters in technical queries and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC machining

3-axis milling

5-axis milling

Fanuc controls

CNC programming

Education

Apprentice level 3 or higher

Tools

MAZAK control

CAM software

Fanuc control systems

Job description

At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value ourselves on providing technologically advanced solutions. We are innovating at pace in the development of high efficiency, race, and production ready, ICE and EV solutions for both land and sea.

You would be working for a business which is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments and in an environment which truly has a family feel and everyone knows your name.

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the Setter/Operator role is to ensure the production of machined parts through the milling cells by way of machine utilisation. Setting the part/process up and operating 3AX and 5AX CNC mills where required to ensure due dates are met.

General Task management:

• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others by following health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to and promote good environmental practices.
• Operate Matsuura and MAZAK mills to produce components to the planned schedule.
• Manage the machines workload to ensure any delays are avoided.
• Support the other machine operator/setters in technical queries.
• Action NCRs to ensure products are moved on through the process at a reasonable pace where possible and strive to establish data driven route cause corrections.
• Work with the ME department on upcoming jobs regarding setup conditions, methods of manufacture, and tooling improvements.

Relationship Management:

• Continue to build trust and mutual respect with all departments of the operations department by communicating effectively, professionally, and supporting other departments where necessary.
• Continue to build trust and mutual respect with all engineering departments, provide constructive feedback, and align technical feasibility of a product.
• Ensure consistency, alignment and knowledge sharing by collaborating with other members of the machine shop on assigned tasks.
• Support Cell Lead in acting as the bridge between the machine shop and Planning/ME/QE groups to ensure communication and drive to a common goal.

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to produce tight tolerance machined parts to a high degree of quality and consistently.
• Good general IT and mathematical skills.
• Understanding of Fanuc controls and CNC code generation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Understanding of engines and the components within.
• Understanding of different CNC machine capabilities and physical attributes.
• Refined technical knowledge of CNC manufacture along with methods of manufacture.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and how to apply it in the real world.
• Open mindset to new ideas and be able to look inward as well as outward towards opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to use a calm and measured approach to technical issues that may arise.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprentice trained to a minimum of level 3 or above and a minimum of 5 years' experience in CNC manufacture.
• Experience in use setting of 3 & 5 axis milling machinery essential.
• Experience with Fanuc control systems essential.
• Experience with MAZAK control system preferred.
• Experience of milling on manual machinery preferred.
• Experience in CNC code generation through direct programming or CAM generation

Benefits:

• A competitive salary which will reflect your career to date, as well as your skills and level of experience
• Performance related bonus
• 35 days standard annual leave
• Generous non-contributory pension scheme
• Company-wide team activity events
• A private medical health scheme
• Life assurance
• Salary exchange car scheme*
• Cycle to work*

As an equal opportunity's employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace

To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK.

We are an out-of-town location with free on-site parking and easy walking access to shops, cafes and buses