CNC Setter Operator

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week

Flexible start/finish times

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Confidential Precision Eng in the Fens seeks a CNC Setter/Operator to run turning and milling on Fanuc controlled machinery, producing aerospace components to drawing standards.

Responsibilities include loading programs, setting and operating machines, producing first-offs for inspection, maintaining quality records, reading complex drawings, and contributing to continuous improvement. The role offers a 4-day week, flexible start/finish times and an attendance bonus.

Qualifications

• Load programs, set and operate CNC machines to drawing specifications.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, especially for aerospace components.
• Experience with Fanuc controls is advantageous and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Load programs, set and operate CNC machines.
• Produce first-off components for inspection and approval.
• Maintain quality records to drawing specifications.
• Monitor machine to achieve optimum outputs and productivity.
• Read drawings and ensure conformance to specs; contribute to continuous improvement.
• Keep machines clean, serviced and maintained.

Skills

CNC setting

CNC turning

CNC milling

Read drawings

Quality recording

Continuous improvement

Education

Time-served or CNC qualification

Tools

Fanuc CNC machines

Job description

My client is a leading precision engineering firm based in the heart of the Fens. Privately owned, they have over 50 years of experience in providing high-quality engineered parts into a variety of sectors including medical devices, automotive and aerospace.

We are looking for CNC Setter/Operators to operate a variety of turning and/or milling machines to perform assigned tasks for both the day shift.

Working on Fanuc controlled machinery, you produce components for the aerospace sector, working to agreed standards and quality processes.

• Load programs, set and operate CNC machines.
• Previous aerospace experience would be beneficial.
• Produce first-off components for inspection and approval.
• Be responsible for own quality recording outputs to drawing specifications.
• Monitor machine while working to achieve optimum outputs.
• Always looking for continuous improvement in all processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.

In addition to this, you would be responsible for ensuring that the CNC machines are adequately cleaned, serviced and maintained.

While time-served or CNC milling qualifications are preferred, this role would suit someone in a similar engineering discipline. The ability to read and understand complex drawings is essential, along with experience in Fanuc controlled equipment.

Other practical engineering skills would also be advantageous, such as basic manual assembly skills and the ability to complete engineering documentation.

My client offers an excellent package, 4 day week, flexible start/finish time and attendance bonus.