CNC Milling Setter/Operator (Day or Night Shift)

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Polytec Personnel Ltd is recruiting experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operators for our Ely-based precision engineering client. The roles are available on a four-day day shift or a three-night shift, offering compressed weeks and flexible start and finish times.

Hours are 37.5 per week with shifts: Day shift 7:30am-5:15pm Thu 7:30-4:45, Night shift 6:00pm-6:30am Mon-Wed. Flexible start times subject to business needs to aid work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Fanuc controls or similar CNC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience machining a variety of materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel or brass is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision engineered components.
• Load and run CNC programmes, ensuring machines are prepared for production.
• Produce first-off components for inspection and approval before full production.
• Carry out in-process and final quality inspections and record results.
• Monitor machine performance to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic equipment checks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, quality and efficiency.

Skills

CNC milling

Fanuc controls

Engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Independent & team work

Job description

Location: Ely (CB7)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours over four days (Monday-Thursday) or 37.5 hours over three nights (Monday-Wednesday) both with flexible start and finish times*

Salary: £15 - £16 per hour dependent on experience with a 25% uplift for night shift

Job Reference: 36242

Polytec are looking for experienced CNC Milling Setter/Operators to join our Ely based precision engineering client. Opportunities are available on both a four-day day shift and a three-night night shift, offering compressed working weeks and flexible start and finish times.

Hours: 37.5 hours worked over a compressed working week:

• Day Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 7:30am - 5:15pm, and Thursday, 7:30am - 4:45pm (15-minute lunch break each day)
• Night Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:30am

Flexible start and finish times are available to support work-life balance, subject to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision-engineered components
• Load and run CNC programmes, ensuring machines are correctly prepared for production
• Produce first-off components for inspection and approval before commencing full production runs
• Carry out in-process and final quality inspections, recording results against engineering drawings and specifications
• Monitor machine performance to maximise productivity, maintain accuracy and minimise downtime
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic equipment checks within your area of responsibility
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency

Requirements

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machines within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Fanuc controls or similar CNC control systems
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience machining a variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, brass and engineering plastics, is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below