CNC Machine Setter/Operator

Abatec Recruitment; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment seeks a Manual/CNC Machine Setter Operator for a well-established engine remanufacturing company in the Weston-super-Mare/Clevedon area. This hands-on role involves setting and operating specialist machinery on engine components to ensure parts meet strict quality standards.

Responsibilities include SERDI and CNC operations, tooling selection, polishing, measuring against tolerances and maintaining high workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience with manual or CNC machinery is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC-assisted machinery
• Operate SERDI machinery, including cutting valve seats
• Position and set the components ready for machining
• Select and set the correct tooling
• Make manual machine adjustments as required
• Operate CNC machinery using existing programmes - no programming required
• Machine and remanufacture components/products
• Carry out polishing and finishing using hand and power tools
• Check finished components and measurements against required tolerances
• Identify any defects or issues with components
• Maintain a high standard of quality and workmanship
• Follow all health & safety and production procedures

Skills

Machining

Manual/CNC operation

Attention to detail

Reliability

Tools

SERDI machinery

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Abatec are currently recruiting for a Manual / CNC Machine Setter Operator for a well-established company operating within the engine remanufacturing sector, based in the Weston-super-Mare/Clevedon area.

This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone with previous experience in machining, production, engine reconditioning or a similar engineering environment. You will be responsible for setting and operating specialist machinery, working on engine components and ensuring finished parts meet the required quality standards.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time role
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Competitive Salary: £24,785 - £35,100 per annum DOE
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Overtime available for additional earnings

Key responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual and CNC-assisted machinery
• Operate SERDI machinery, including cutting valve seats
• Position and set the components ready for machining
• Select and set the correct tooling
• Make manual machine adjustments as required
• Operate CNC machinery using existing programmes - no programming required
• Machine and remanufacture components/products
• Carry out polishing and finishing using hand and power tools
• Check finished components and measurements against required tolerances
• Identify any defects or issues with components
• Maintain a high standard of quality and workmanship
• Follow all health & safety and production procedures

Requirements:

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, machining or engineering
• Previous machine operating, setting or mechanical experience would be advantageous
• Experience working with manual or CNC machinery
• Confident using basic hand and power tools
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work accurately and follow set processes
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Previous experience with SERDI machinery, press brake machinery, cylinder-head machining or precision engineering would be highly advantageous.