CNC Machine Setter

Hymec Aerospace; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a CNC Mill Operator where you will set and run 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC milling machines to manufacture complex components. You will be responsible for reading engineering drawings, selecting the appropriate tools, and ensuring precise operation and quality control. Opportunities for career development and progression within the aerospace industry are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development and progression

Access to training and professional development

Pension scheme

Other company benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience working in an engineering manufacturing environment.
• CNC experience preferred: Fanuc/Heidenhain/Siemens.
• Robust engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and examine engineering drawings and specifications.
• Select and fix work-holding devices and appropriate cutting tools.
• Instruct operator on the safe and correct method of machine operation.

Skills

Accuracy

Leadership experience

Education

Engineering apprentice trained

Good level of English: Level B1 CEFR minimum

Job description

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To accurately set and run 3.4 and 5 axis CNC milling machines in order to manufacture complex high variety, low volume components.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Read, understand and examine engineering drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method, sequence of operations and machine setting
• Select and fix work-holding devices and appropriate cutting, shaping and/or forming tools
• Produce robust set ups which are poka-yoke and work with operators to ensure they understand loading instruction
• Operate manual controls to clock vices/fixture and set datums
• Reposition workpiece, set tools and reset machine as necessary during production run
• Instruct operator on the safe and correct method of operation of the machine
• Self-inspect to customer required tolerances
• Accurately select tooling, use measuring equipment
• Set and safely operate machinery; 3,4 and 5 axis machines
• Work in accordance with the standards required by the company and our customers
• Problem solve and work often on own initiative
• Continue to help/improve work environment and carry out housekeeping duties in line with 5S.

Additional information

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Personal Specification

Education/Qualification

• Engineering apprentice trained
• Good level of English: Level B1 CEFR minimum

Experience

• Robust engineering background
• At least two years’ experience working in an engineering manufacturing environment CNC experience preferred: Fanuc/Heidenhain/Siemens
• Working autonomously
• Setting up best practice

Skills

• Accuracy
• Desirable – Leadership experience

Behaviours

• Polite and courteous
• Adept at teamwork
• Resilience
• A willingness to learn and develop further
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels

Additional benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career development and progression within the aerospace industry, access to training and professional development, pension scheme, and other company benefits.