CNC Setter Operator

Wright Staff; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering company in Bristol is seeking a CNC Setter Operator for a full-time, permanent role. Responsibilities include setup and operation of CNC machines to produce high-quality aerospace components. Ideal candidates will have experience with Fanuc and Heidenhain controls, adhering to industry specifications. Competitive hourly pay and generous benefits package included.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC operations is essential.
• Aerospace experience is desirable.
• Good knowledge of engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC machines for turning and milling.
• Produce high-quality parts meeting strict specifications.
• Participate in progress meetings as required.

Skills

Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls

Setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls

Producing high complexity components from a range of materials

Adhering to quality standards

Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques

Good working knowledge of component dimensions using various inspection equipment

Job description

Overview

CNC Setter Operator

Location Bristol

Salary £15.50 - £17.00 per hour

Permanent full time Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice available)
• Health Care Cash Plan
• DIS Benefit
• Employee Referral programme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits

Job description

The company is a family-owned engineering company that has been machining high specification metallic components for the aerospace industry since 1938.

Our investment in industry leading machine tools is complemented by our knowledge, expertise and attention to detail. Our continuous development within the organisation and specialist team lets us continue to compete in a rapidly evolving industry that has an exciting future ahead.

Our team is growing!

We now have a vacancy for a full time, permanent CNC Turner Setter Operator and a vacancy for a full time, permanent CNC Miller Setter Operator at our Bristol facility

Role

Responsible for the setup and operation of CNC machines. Your expertise in machine setup, and precision machining will ensure the production of high-quality parts that meet strict industry specifications. You will work closely with engineers, and other manufacturing personnel to achieve efficient and accurate machining operations.

Responsibilities

• For the Turning role, setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.
• For the Milling role, setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls
• Producing high complexity components from a range of materials
• Adhering to quality standards
• Involvement and attendance at SQDCP meetings in assigned area/s
• Ensuring performance of part production to planned set and run times and Quality requirements
• Communicating Not Right first time (NRFT) within assigned areas
• Recording and assisting the Manufacturing Group Leader in improving the 5S organisation of the assigned Team areas and personal responsibility of machines being operated
• Responsible for attending and participating in progress meetings as required
• Responsible for ensuring correct materials, Route Cards, drawing are used to produce components
• Setting up tools, offsets etc ready for your own operation to commence and assist Operators where appropriate
• Ensuring Delivery Schedule Adherence of parts to system / route card dates
• Responsible for ensuring work is completed on time in full to process routing / system date requirements
• Flexibility to work at our other Group site in Bristol if required

Skills & Experience

• Setting and operating CNC lathes using Fanuc controls and / or
• Setting and operating 3/4/5 axis CNC milling machines using Heidenhain controls
• Producing high complexity components from a range of materials
• Adhering to quality standards
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and Engineering drawings
• Previous aerospace experience (Desirable)
• Good working knowledge of component dimensions using various inspection equipment - including but not limited to Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
• Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately as required by internal and external customer specification

Hours of Work

37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, early finish on Friday

Mon - Thu 07:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. Fri 07:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DBS check will be required

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.