CNC Setter

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

Job summary

A precision manufacturing business in Dudley is seeking a CNC Setter to program and manage turning lathes for precision components. The ideal candidate will have strong CNC turning knowledge and be able to write new programs using FANUC software. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, paid overtime, and great career development opportunities within a stable work environment.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £15.00

Paid overtime

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ability to write new programs using FANUC or CAM software.
• Experience in CNC turning, either horizontal or vertical.
• Proficient in high-frequency setups for small batch manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Program vertical turning lathes for precision components.
• Write and edit existing programs as needed.
• Manage machine setup including tooling and materials.

Skills

Writing brand new programmes using FANUC or offline CAM software

Strong knowledge of CNC turning

Confident with high-frequency setups

Understand and interpret 2D & 3D drawings

Flexibility towards overtime

Job description

CNC Setter

Contract Type : Full Time

Location : Dudley- West Midlands

Industry : Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

Contact Name : Joshua Tomlinson

Contact Email :

Contact Phone : [phone]

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

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

• 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

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.