CNC Setter

AndRecruit Engineering; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AndRecruit Engineering is seeking a CNC Setter for a permanent role in the Chard area. You will read drawings, process sheets and sketches to set and operate machining centres to tight specifications.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ or City & Guilds, an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Toolmaking, and experience with CNC and conventional machines, preferably with Fanuc control. You will work to BS8888 and related standards, maintaining quality and safety.

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant subject.
• Apprenticeship time served, Mechanical Engineering on Toolmaking.
• Experienced within CNC machining and conventional machines.
• Experience in CNC online programming/operation preferably with Fanuc control.
• Work to BS8888 drawing standards and other associated BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Set & operate machining centre to produce components to required specification.
• Work on necessary workshop equipment, primarily conventional machines such as lathes and milling machines.
• Implementing project schedules and plans in a timely effective manner.
• Establishing productive working relationships with engineering, planning, design teams to maintain customary liaison.
• Carry out periodic cleaning and preventative machinery maintenance where applicable.
• Liaise with NPD team and other departments integral to development to ensure prototype models meet requirements.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company and legislative requirements for Health and Safety.

Skills

CNC machining

Conventional machines

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering/Toolmaking

BS8888 standards

Tools

Fanuc control

Job description

JOB- CNC Setter
LOCATION- Chard

TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £35,000-£45,000 circa (dependent on experience)
We are looking for a CNC Setter on a permanent basis in the Chard area for a market leading manufacturer within their field. Must be able to work from drawings, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks.

The CNC Setter will ideally have the following attributes:

• NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant subject
• Apprenticeship time served, Mechanical Engineering on Toolmaking
• Experienced within CNC machining and conventional machines
• Experience in CNC online programming/ operation preferably with Fanuc control
• Work to BS8888 drawing standards and other associated BS standards
• Practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings, high attention to detail
• Self-motivated individual
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and work to tight deadlines

The CNC Setter role will involve:

• Set & operate machining centre to produce components to required specification.
• Work on necessary workshop equipment, primarily conventional machines such as lathes and milling machines
• Implementing project schedules and plans in a timely effective manner
• Establishing productive working relationships with engineering, planning, design teams to maintain customary liaison.
• Carry out periodic cleaning and preventative machinery maintenance where applicable
• Liaise with NPD team and other departments integral to development to ensure prototype models meet requirements
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company and legislative requirements for Health and Safety.