CNC Setter

ASC Connections; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision manufacturing seeks a CNC Setter to join their Dudley facility. The role involves programming CNC machinery, setting up machines, and ensuring quality control of precision components. This opportunity is ideal for motivated professionals looking to work in a supportive environment with low staff turnover. Competitive hourly rate and overtime available.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to write new programs using FANUC or offline CAM.
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning.
• Confident with setups for low volume manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Programming of vertical turning lathes for precision components.
• Full machine setup and prove out.
• Conducting first off part inspection.

Skills

CNC turning

Programming using FANUC

Understanding 2D & 3D drawings

Flexibility towards overtime

Tools

CAM software

Job description

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0121 236 1662

Date Published:

14-May-2024

A CNC Setter is required, for a well established precision manufacturing business based in Dudley.

The company are long established within the black country for over 40 years, specializing the manufacture of precision components for a range of industry sectors. They pride themselves on manufacturing high-quality components using the latest technology and a machine shop boasting a range of CNC machinery and CAM software. They’ve got a very low turnover of staff, coupled with long-standing relationships with blue-chip companies globally.

Benefits include an hourly rate of £15.00 p/h, paid overtime

Its 38 hrs per week 7am till 5pm Monday to Thursday, Fridays flexi paid at OT time and a half

Responsibilities of the CNC Setter include -

• Programming of vertical turning lathes to machine precision, low volume components
• Writing new programmes as well as editing / modifying existing programmes as necessary
• Full machine setup and prove out including tooling, speeds, feeds and materials
• Manage updates and new components introduced
• First off part inspection using measuring equipment, before issuing to QC for final pass off
• Multiple setups during the day based on low volume of part manufacture
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to programmes to reduce scrap, waste, cycle time and tool life

To be successful as a CNC Setter, we’re looking for the following skills and experience -

- Ability to write brand new programme using FANUC, or offline CAM software
- Strong knowledge of CNC turning, either horizontal or vertical
- Confident with high-frequency setups for 1 off and small batch manufacture
- Understand and interpret 2D & 3D drawings
- Flexibility towards overtime when required

This is a genuine opportunity for a professional person who is highly motivated and can adopt a flexible approach to problem-solving within a team environment. With extremely low staff turnover, this business pride themselves on nurturing engineers from within, whilst building strong teamwork ethics so that each engineer supports the next one.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.