CNC Setter/Operator

Ipeco Holdings Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme (6%–7%)

Enhanced holiday (24 days)

Life Assurance

Flexitime

Sports and Social Club

Free car parking

Gym access

Onsite café

Available after 1 year of service

Job summary

Ipeco Holdings Limited is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to operate and set up milling machines, including 3-axis systems, and to read drawings in metric and imperial. You will inspect parts using precision tools, mentor newer staff, and ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout every shift.

Join a team focused on high-quality small-batch production, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and maintain robust manufacturing paperwork and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC milling operations.
• Able to set up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis).
• Able to read engineering drawings in metric and imperial and convert between them.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis) and operate per instructions.
• Read engineering drawings in metric and imperial, converting between them as needed.
• Use inspection and measurement tools to check small-batch components after manufacture.
• Mentor new staff as required and maintain high quality standards.
• Ensure manufactured products are protected for transit and in good condition.
• Follow the manufacturing plan and complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Support team members with other tasks as required.

Skills

CNC milling

3-axis setup

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Deburring

Teamwork & independence

Quality awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Mazak CNC

Programming training

Job description

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.

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 Math's (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

• 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 Friday's
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym
• Onsite café
• Available after 1 year of service