CNC Setter

TN United Kingdom; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in precision manufacturing seeks a skilled CNC Setter to join their team in Dudley. This role involves programming and setting up CNC machinery to produce high-quality components for various sectors. The company values its employees, offering a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement. With a commitment to low staff turnover and nurturing talent, this is an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals looking to grow within a stable and innovative organization.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Ability to write new programs using FANUC or offline CAM software.
• Strong knowledge of CNC turning, either horizontal or vertical.

Responsibilities

• Programming vertical turning lathes to machine precision components.
• Full machine setup and prove out including tooling and materials.
• First off part inspection using measuring equipment.

Skills

FANUC Programming

CNC Turning

2D & 3D Drawing Interpretation

Continuous Improvement

Tools

CAM Software

Job description

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Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology

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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.

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