CNC Setter Operator Programmer

Nicholas Associates; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates seeks a CNC Machine Shop Manager to lead a 17-machine CNC workshop in the Rotherham area. You will oversee 24 direct reports, allocate programming tickets, and ensure production quality before inspection in a fast-paced environment.

The role is hands-on 80% management and 20% programming, requiring CNC operation on turn and mill lathes and experience withFanuc/Haas systems. Overtime is available as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a CNC workshop and leading a team of operators.
• Ability to programme and operate CNC machines (turn & mill) as needed.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment and first-article/quality checks to ensure drawings are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 17-machine CNC workshop with a team of 24 direct reports.
• Allocate programming tickets and supervise work, production & quality before inspection.
• Balance 80% management and 20% programming in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide guidance on technical queries and re-training to staff.
• Lead workload prioritisation and ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

CNC management

Team leadership

G-code programming

Quality inspection

Production planning

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas machines

CNC CAD/CAM software

Digital Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Hours of work: 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 15:30 Fridays (overtime available)

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a CNC Machine Shop Manager, to join a well-established manufacturing client in the Rotherham area.

You will be responsible for managing a 17 machine CNC workshop, with a team of 24 direct reports, allocating programming job tickets & supervising work, production & consistency of quality, prior to inspection. The machine shop mainly comprises of Fanuc operated DOOSAN/Hwacheon Lathes and Haas VMC's. This is a hands-on role in a very busy & fast-paced environment, where you will be expected to operate & programme as required. We anticipate the role being 80% management & 20% programming. You must be a skilled CNC Operator on turn & mill lathes.

You will be experienced in:

• Writing G code programmes and the use of ONE CNC CAD/CAM software. Transfer of programmes for repeat jobs.
• The use of inspection equipment and the interpretation of measured values, including use of Digital Verniers, Micrometers, Dial Test Indicators and thread gauges, thus ensuring components meet the drawing and high-quality standards of workmanship.
• Leading a team, allocation & prioritisation of workload, providing advice & guidance on technical queries, re-training.