CNC Machinist - Setter/Operator

Pentaxia; Derby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced composite solutions seeks a CNC Machinist - Setter/Operator. The role involves setting up CNC machines for optimal performance in a dynamic production environment. Candidates should have experience with Fanuc control systems and demonstrate strong teamwork and attention to detail. This full-time position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

On-site free parking

Health Cash Plan

Employee discounts

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Referral programme

Overtime paid at competitive rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines and prove out programs.
• Ensure machines are calibrated and running optimally.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and perform minor adjustments.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

Fanuc Control Systems

CNC Machines

Job description

We're looking for CNC Machinists who possess a drive to get things done efficiently and accurately, a positive attitude, and excellent team player skills.

Pentaxia, a family-owned business founded in 2008, is on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's top provider of advanced composite solutions. We specialise in carbon fibre tooling and components, serving diverse industries such asaerospace,defence,automotiveandmotorsport.

Job Summary:
As a CNC Machinists - Setter / Operator at Pentaxia, you will play a critical role in our production team by setting up CNC machines to ensure optimal performance and accuracy. You will work with advanced machinery, including CMS and HAAS machines, to set up jobs, prove out programs, and ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently.

This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive pay and available overtime.

What we are looking for and your key responsibilities:

• Ability to set up CNC machines and prove out programmes.
• Ensure machines are calibrated and running to optimum performance.
• Interpret internal setup sheets and apply relevant setups.
• Ability to work at fast pace.
• Experience with Fanuc control systems and milling operations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• An ability to work effectively as a team across all departments.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to precision.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine issues and perform minor adjustments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve production goals.

Working Hours:

Split Shifts:

• Mornings: Monday to Thursday 06:30-15:00, Friday 6:30-11:30
• Afternoons: Monday to Thursday 15:00-23:30, Friday 11:30-16:30

2 weeks on – 2 weeks off (37 hours) - up to £19.69 P/H - dependant on experience(inclusive of shift premium)

Package:

• 25 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays, opportunity to earn up to 28 days holiday with service.
• On-site free parking.
• Large & clean refurbished facilities.
• Access to Bike to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Financial, Health & Wellness Programmes.
• Employee discounts at various known high street brands, savings on travel, motor, food shop, cinema.
• Auto enrolment from day 1 into Company Pension Scheme.
• Early Friday finish.
• Long service awards.
• Enhanced maternity leave with qualifying service.
• Enhanced paternity leave with qualifying service.
• Referral programme.
• Overtime paid at competitive rate for weekdays & weekends.
• Working with passionate, friendly, and fun people!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive turnkey build-to-print services, including tooling design, 5-axis CNC machining, composite mould making, component production, painting, and lacquering.
• Collaboration with renowned blue-chip companies worldwide.
• A commitment to building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients, backed by our reputation for on-time, high-quality manufacturing.

Our Vision:To be the preferred composite partner for the world's leading engineering organisations.

Why Pentaxia?

• Continuous investment in R&D, people, and facilities to drive innovation and growth.
• A spacious 70,000 sqft facility on a seven-acre site, with room for expansion.
• A culture of excellence: "Be the best you can today, be better tomorrow."

Join us and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of UK manufacturing. If you have proven experience as a CNC Setter/Operator and a first-class understanding of CNC machine operation in a manufacturing environment, along with the ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings, we want to hear from you!

If you are applying for this role and have had someone from Pentaxia refer you for the vacancy, please state the employees name on your application form.

VISA SPONSORSHIP:

Please note that at this time, we do not hold a sponsorship license. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not possess the legal right to work in the UK for our current vacancies. We appreciate your understanding and encourage applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK with a settled status.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.