CNC Set-Up Operator: Precision Milling & Grinding

CoorsTek Advanced Materials UK; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek Advanced Materials UK is seeking a skilled CNC Set-Up Operator to join our manufacturing team in Weston-super-Mare. You will load programs, adjust tooling and offsets, and create simple programs as needed to produce high-quality parts from technical drawings.

You’ll interpret drawings, GD&T, and process instructions, perform in-process inspections, and champion continuous improvements to set-up times and machining consistency while training less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience loading and editing CNC programs.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with multi-axis CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up multi-axis CNC machines by loading programs and adjusting tooling and machining parameters.
• Edit existing CNC programs and create simple programs within established processes.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, and work instructions to determine setup and production approach.
• Operate CNC equipment safely to produce parts meeting specifications.
• Carry out in-process inspections and adjust as required.
• Troubleshoot machining challenges and escalate complex issues when needed.
• Maintain machine performance with routine adjustments and preventative care.
• Identify opportunities to improve set-up times and machining consistency.
• Train and support new or junior CNC Set-Up team members.
• Keep work area clean and organized, maintaining equipment and tools.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T knowledge

SPC knowledge

G&M codes

Technical problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

CAD/CAM outputs

Job description

CoorsTek Advanced Materials UK is seeking a skilled CNC Set-Up Operator to join our manufacturing team in Weston-super-Mare. You will load programs, adjust tooling and offsets, and create simple programs as needed to produce high-quality parts from technical drawings.

You’ll interpret drawings, GD&T, and process instructions, perform in-process inspections, and champion continuous improvements to set-up times and machining consistency while training less experienced colleagues.