CNC Flatbed Production Cell Setup & Optimization Specialist

ActionPlas Group; Sheet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Increasing annual leave with length of

8 bank holidays

Factory shut down at Christmas

Free on site parking

Vision Reimbursement

Personal and professional development

Job summary

ActionPlas Group is seeking a CNC Flat Sheet Production Cell Setter to set up large flatbed CNC machines and Optimize production flows. You will handle tooling changes, load materials, and support continuous improvement across the machining cell.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, setting up CNC centres or flatbed routers, and a solid understanding of feeds, speeds, and tooling. Collaboration with engineering and maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience setting up CNC machining centres and/or Flatbed routers.
• Good understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds.
• Competence using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set and prepare large flatbed CNC machines for production runs.
• Set tooling, fixtures, work offsets, and machine parameters.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ensure components meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot and rectify production issues involving CNC machines.
• Optimise cycle times and improve machine utilisation.
• Conduct tool changes and monitor tool life management systems.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Support preventative maintenance activities on CNC and automation equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

CNC Machine Setting

Tooling and Fixture Setup

Quality Inspection

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Team Working

Tools

CNC Machines

Flatbed Routers

Job description

ActionPlas Group is seeking a CNC Flat Sheet Production Cell Setter to set up large flatbed CNC machines and Optimize production flows. You will handle tooling changes, load materials, and support continuous improvement across the machining cell.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, setting up CNC centres or flatbed routers, and a solid understanding of feeds, speeds, and tooling. Collaboration with engineering and maintenance is essential.