CNC Lathe Setter/Operator (Rotating Earlies & Lates)

Just Recruitment Group; Halstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a CNC Lathe Setter/Operator in Halstead. The role involves setting up and operating CNC lathes, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring quality in production. Candidates should have experience in CNC operation and a keen attention to detail. The position offers weekly pay, 23 days of paid holiday, and a rotating shift pattern.

Benefits

Weekly pay

23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Lathe Operator or similar role, preferably working with castings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of logic controllers and CNC programming, preferably Fanuc controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to perform various machining operations.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine machine set-up and production methods.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure parts are produced according to specifications.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Work closely with the Inspection team to assure dimensional accuracy of product.

Skills

CNC Lathe Operation

Technical Drawing Interpretation

CNC Programming (Fanuc)

Quality Inspection

Teamwork

Job description

The Just Recruitment Group Ltd is currently recruiting for a CNC Lathe Setter/Operator for one of the biggest employers in Halstead.

Rotating shift pattern of one-week earlies (07:00 - 15:00) and one-week lates (15:00 - 23:00).

To begin with, the successful candidate will work on their day shift, getting used to the work, the machines that they have and working with everyone in the machining team. After this initial period (no more than 3-months), the successful candidate will switch onto the rotating shift pattern.

Key responsibilities/experience will include:

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to perform various machining operations
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine machine set-up and production methods
• Monitor machine operations to ensure parts are produced according to specifications
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
• Work closely with the Inspection team to assure dimensional accuracy of product

Skills and qualifications:

• Experience as a CNC Lathe Operator or similar role, preferably working with castings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Knowledge of logic controllers and CNC programming, preferably Fanuc controls.
• Can also consider someone with 5 axis milling experience

What we're looking for in you:

The successful applicant will be highly organised with a meticulous approach to work and a high level of attention to detail. They will possess excellent team working and communication skills and will be able to work unsupervised in a high-pressure manufacturing environment. The ability to confidently discuss design options and their influence on part manufacture and cost is also essential.

The company offers weekly pay and 23 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays on top.

For more information on this position, please contact Just Recruitment Group Ltd on telephone (phone number removed) quoting job reference (phone number removed).

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful.