CNC Setter /Operator

Prime Appointments Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Free on-site gym

Free on-site car parking

24 days annual leave

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is seeking a CNC Setter Operator (Milling) for an aerospace-focused manufacturing environment in the UK. The role involves setting and operating milling machines, reading engineering drawings, and producing high-quality small-batch components to tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has extensive milling and Mazak machining centre experience, can work with both Metric and Imperial measurements, and is accustomed to observing strict quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Milling experience is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CNC setting and operation.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines from engineering drawings.
• Maintain tight tolerances and meet production timescales.
• Set various machine tools for operators when required.
• Inspect components with precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure components are protected and prepared for transit.
• Mentor and support new staff.
• Complete manufacturing paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Milling experience

CNC setting

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Mazak machining

Metric Imperial

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

GCSE Maths/English

Job description

CNC Setter Operator

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: £30,000 £36,500 per annum
Hours: Monday Thursday, 8:00am 5:00pm Friday, 8:00am 1:00pm

A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is looking for a CNC Setter Operator Miller to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Milling professional with strong Mazak machining experience, who can confidently work from engineering drawings and manufacture high-quality, small-batch aerospace components to tight tolerances.

The Role

As a CNC Setter Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating milling machinery and producing components accurately and efficiently to customer and engineering requirements.

Duties

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from engineering drawings
• Working to tight tolerances and agreed production timescales
• Setting a variety of machine tools for operators when required
• Using a wide range of precision measuring equipment to inspect components
• Ensuring manufactured components are correctly protected and prepared for transit
• Mentoring and supporting new members of staff where required
• Completing all manufacturing paperwork accurately and correctly
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process

Skills & Experience

• Extensive Milling experience is essential
• Proven skills setting and operating CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Confident using precision measuring equipment
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Mazak machining centre experience would be highly advantageous
• Ability to work confidently with both Metric and Imperial measurements
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English would be advantageous
• Ideally, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant additional training courses

Benefits

• £30,000 £36,500 salary, depending on experience
• Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am 1:00pm
• 24 days' annual leave, plus UK bank and public holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Free access to a local gym
• Free on-site car parking

If you're a CNC Setter Operator with Milling experience, particularly with Mazak machining centres, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment.

Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.