CNC Machine Setter

L3Harris; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology provider in Brighton is seeking a CNC Machine Setter to operate and maintain CNC machines and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in both CNC and manual machining, along with the ability to edit CNC programs. This role includes responsibilities like inspecting team members' work and maintaining high standards of housekeeping. Opportunities for growth and a range of employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)

Private medical insurance with optional family cover

Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee assistance program providing mental health support

Qualifications

• Broad experience in CNC and Manual machining methods.
• Familiar with editing CNC Machine Tool Programs.
• Experienced with conventional and CMM methods of inspection.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC machines.
• Manual machining as necessary.
• Hand finishing of components where required.
• Maintaining quality of machined products.
• Following documentation standards.
• Maintain housekeeping standards using 6S principles.
• Inspect and approve the machining work of team members.

Skills

CNC machining methods

Manual machining

Editing CNC Machine Tool Programs

Conventional and CMM methods of inspection

CAD/CAM in Turning, Milling, or Multi-Task Machines

Education

Apprenticeship in a machining environment

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – CNC Machine Setter

Job Location – Brighton

Job ID – 31222

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs, manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high-performance, multi-station solutions used to launch air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions from bay, wing or fuselage stations.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Setting and operating of CNC machines using the programs and tooling specified.
• Manual machining where necessary.
• Hand finishing of components where necessary.
• Maintaining and owning the quality of the products machined and adhering to company quality procedures.
• Following and maintaining all documentation standards required.
• Maintain house keeping standards using 6S principles.
• Any reasonable task as directed by M/c Supervisor or Manager.
• To inspect and stamp approve the machining work of other team members.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• A broad experience in CNC and Manual machining methods. Familiar with editing CNC Machine Tool Programs. Familiar with conventional and CMM methods of inspection.
• Apprentice served in a machining environment.
• Use of CAD/CAM in Turning, Milling or Multi-Task Machines.

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.