CNC Setter/Operator

Ipeco Holdings Limited; Barretts Park; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Enhanced holiday

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Flexitime

Early finish on Fridays

Sports and Social Club

Free car parking

Free access to local gym

Onsite café

Job summary

Ipeco Holdings Limited is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate milling machines for small-batch aerospace components. You will read drawings, measure parts, and ensure quality while meeting tight timelines.

The role requires strong CNC experience, ability to work independently and in a team, and a commitment to safety and housekeeping in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC milling experience.
• Experience in setting up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, metric and imperial, and convert between both.
• Proficient in the use of diverse inspection and measurement tools.
• Ability to safely and competently deburr metallic components.
• Computer literate and methodical.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to manufacture small-batch components from drawings.
• Manufacture all components within the agreed timescales.
• Mentor new staff as required.
• Maintain the agreed quality rating at all times.
• Ensure manufactured product is protected for transit.
• Follow the manufacturing plan and complete paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Support team members with other tasks as required.
• Observe Health & Safety procedures and create a safe working environment.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Supervisor.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC setup

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Deburring

Computer literacy

Independent worker

Under pressure

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Apprenticeship

Programming training

Tools

Mazak CNC Machining Centre

Job description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To program, set and manufacture small-batch aerospace components.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits,
• Responsible for manufacturing all components within the agreed timescales,
• Responsible for setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators as and when required,
• Responsible for using a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components after manufacture,
• Responsible for mentoring new staff as required,
• Responsible for maintaining the agreed quality rating at all times,
• Responsible for making sure that manufactured product is suitably protected for transit,
• Responsible for working in the order of the manufacturing plan at all times,
• Responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly,
• Responsible for carrying out all tasks allocated by the Supervisor in a timely and efficient manner,
• Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times,
• To support team members with other tasks as and when required,
• To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety procedures,
• To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive CNC milling experience
• Experience in setting up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis)
• Ability to read engineering drawings, both metric and imperial, and be able to convert between both with ease
• Proficient in the use of diverse inspection and measurement tools
• Ability to safely and competently deburr metallic components
• Computer literate and methodical
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.
• Apprenticeship served
• Programming training courses
• Experience in Aerospace/Automotive Industry
• Mazak CNC Machining Centre experience
• Ability to edit programs
• Ability to manually compensate tooling diameters and lengths to achieve tolerances
• Knowledge of Product Preservation and its importance

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Fridays
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym**
• Onsite café**

(*Available after 1 yearofservice)

(** Based inRochford /Southend on Sea)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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