CNC Setter Operator

React Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + BH

Free parking

Overtime when available

Monthly pay, pension

Job summary

React Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a CNC Setter/Operator in the Hoo, Rochester area. Initially on days during training, then rotating shifts after training to cover early and late shifts. You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres using Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls.

Programming experience is not essential. The role requires an apprenticeship and 3 years' CNC experience, with 5S in the workplace and good numeracy.

Qualifications

• Relevant apprenticeship completed.
• 3 years' CNC operating/setting experience.
• Experience with 5S in the workplace.
• Good literacy and numeracy, computer literate.
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Good communication skills; autonomous and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Handle machine changeovers and production runs to schedule.
• Produce components within tolerances from drawings.
• Set up and adjust machines; record quality data.
• Follow 5S and maintain clean, safe work area.
• Supervise when the supervisor is absent and train others.

Skills

CNC operation

Read drawings

5S experience

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Education

Relevant apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mitsubishi controls

Moriseiki/Tornado machines

Job description

We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC Setter Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts.

Salary: Competitive pa with discretionary annual bonus

Benefits: 25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years

Free parking

OT when available

Monthly pay, pension etc

Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent - having your own transport is essential

Hours: Whilst training working days 7.30am to 4.15, Monday to Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday

After training: Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

The role of CNC/Setter/Operator is responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres using Fanuc and Mitsubishi programming systems - programming experience is NOT essential.

CNC/Setter/Operator duties

• Responsible for machine changeovers and production runs based on machine utilisation and target completion dates and within set tolerances. Following works orders, drawings and material specifications.
• Modify and create new programmes based on drawings and component demand on Mori Seiki , Tornado and Citizen machines.
• Responsible for producing components to the dimensions and special features as stated on the production drawing and in-line with strict tolerances.
• Using a range of measurement equipment including Vernier, micrometres, electronic height gauge, go and no-go gauges and SPC continuous monitoring system Training given.
• Accountable for recording all quality and production data required during the manufacture of components.
• Follow 5S principles; cleaning and maintaining own work areas to good manufacturing practice.
• Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.
• Train others to use the machines as and when required.

Qualifications/ Experience

• Relevant apprenticeship.
• 3 years' experience of CNC operating/ setting
• Experience of 5S in the workplace.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, computer literate
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload
• An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate.
• Relevant CNC programming qualification. (Desirable)
• Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable)