CNC Setter Operative (Part Time)

Futura Design Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,683,000 - 47,279,000; Part time

Job summary

Futura Design Limited in Birmingham is seeking a CNC Setter Operative for a 30-hour part-time week. You will programme, set, and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC machinery, converting stock into finished products for coating and finishing.

The role requires attention to detail, strong problem solving, and adherence to safety and quality standards. You will work across our CNC operations, liaising with design/engineering to create programmes and ensure on-time production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of online CNC programming, setting and operating.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Manufacturer CNC programming training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC machinery, to produce and finish syntactic materials.
• Adhere to production schedules and SOPs to meet quality specifications, on time.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and report hazards.
• Correct any errors in programmes or settings to minimise waste and ensure Grade A production.
• Carry out quality assurance checks and record results.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC operation

Engineering drawings

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy

Tools

Autodesk Powermill

FANUC controls

Haas machines

Job description

Our client based in Frankley, Birmingham, is searching for a CNC Setter Operative to join their team on a 30-hour part time working week over 5 days between Monday to Thursday, 16:00-22:00 and on Fridays, 10:00-16:00.

Summary of position:

This role involves the day-to-day programming, setting and operation of the CNC milling machinery, converting slab stock from our Leicester facility into finished form product ready for coating and finishing. The post-holder will be programming and setting jobs on both our 3- and 5- axis CNC machinery, as well as troubleshooting any issues that come up during jobs.

Primary Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities:

• Programme, set and operate 3 and 5 axis CNC machinery, to produce and finish syntactic materials.
• Adhere to Production Schedules and Standard Operating Procedures in order to produce product in line with quality specifications, on time.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations at all times, taking responsibility for safety of self and others, reporting concerns or hazards immediately.
• Correct any errors in job programmes or setting at the earliest possibility, minimising waste and re-work and checking the new settings reliably produce Grade A product.
• Carry out quality assurance checks and report any imperfections.
• Ensure continuous monitoring / review of operations and product to ensure quality assurance.
• Carry out housekeeping and basic maintenance duties.
• Liaise with Head of Design and Engineering to create job programmes to specification.
• Use lift trucks to move unfinished materials and finished goods around the facility as necessary.
• Use basic computer systems to track stock levels and product lifecycle data.
• Report any incidents of non-conformance to Line Manager.
• Maintain records in line with audit requirements and established procedures.
• Comply with all technical documentation.
• Ensuring the department is at the cutting edge of CNC machining capability, including fixturing, tooling and software utilisation.

Essential Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Profile Required:

Experience:

• 3+ years of online CNC Programming, Setting and Operating.
• Good understanding of Engineering drawings.

Qualities and Attitude:

• Right first-time mentality.
• A strong work ethic and accountability.
• Quick problem solver.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• 'Can do' attitude.
• Flexible.
• Proactive.
• An eye for detail and focus on quality control.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Good Communication.

Product Knowledge:

• FANUC controls.
• Autodesk Powermill (Programming Software).
• Haas CNC machinery.

Qualifications & Training:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.

Desirable Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Profile Requested:

• Manufacturer CNC Programming training.