CNC Setter Operative (Part time)

Futura Design Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Futura Design Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a CNC Setter Operative for a 30-hour part-time week. You will program, set and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC machines to convert slab stock from our Leicester facility into finished products ready for coating and finishing.

Responsibilities include following drawings, adhering to SOPs, maintaining safety, minimising waste and performing QA checks to ensure Grade A quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Programme, 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 at all times, ensuring safety of self and others.
• Correct any errors in job programmes or settings to minimise waste and re-work.
• Carry out quality assurance checks and report imperfections.
• Maintain records in line with audit requirements and established procedures.
• Liaise with Head of Design and Engineering to create job programmes to specification.

Skills

CNC Programming

CNC Setting

CNC Operating

Engineering drawings

Tools

FANUC controls

Autodesk Powermill

Haas CNC machinery

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.
• Working to ISO9001 and ISO45001 Standards.

Essential Competencies Required:

• Strong Time Management Skills.
• Problem-Solving Approach.
• Ability to process alphanumeric data, spot errors and anomalies.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards and specifications.