CNC Setter Operator

Swift Temps; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Swift Temps is seeking a motivated CNC Operator/Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate and maintain CNC machines to produce precision parts, using technical drawings and specifications to ensure quality and on-time production.

Shift hours are 08:00–17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–13:00 Friday. You will perform routine inspections, document machine setups, and support tooling changes while following safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating and setting up CNC machines in a manufacturing environment - Hurco or Mazak
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and programming adjustments
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and tooling effectively and safely
• Knowledge of assembly techniques and experience with metal fabrication preferred
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail for quality control inspections

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines by installing tooling, fixtures, and programming parameters based on technical drawings and specifications.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce parts with precision, adhering to quality standards and production schedules.
• Perform routine inspections of machined parts using hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement devices to ensure accuracy.
• Adjust machine settings as needed for optimal performance, including grinding, milling, or other machining operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of machine setups, production runs, and quality checks.
• Conduct troubleshooting and minor maintenance on CNC machinery to minimize downtime.
• Support tooling changes and setup adjustments for different projects or materials such as plastics used in injection molding.
• Follow safety protocols diligently while handling power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, and other machinery.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring with calipers/micrometers

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hurco machines

Mazak machines

Hand tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CNC Operator/Setter to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines to produce precision parts and components. Your expertise will ensure that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced machinery and contribute to innovative manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Hours

08:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday

08:00-13:00 Friday

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC machines by installing tooling, fixtures, and programming parameters based on technical drawings and specifications.
• Operate CNC equipment to produce parts with precision, adhering to quality standards and production schedules.
• Perform routine inspections of machined parts using hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement devices to ensure accuracy.
• Adjust machine settings as needed for optimal performance, including grinding, milling, or other machining operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of machine setups, production runs, and quality checks.
• Conduct troubleshooting and minor maintenance on CNC machinery to minimize downtime.
• Support tooling changes and setup adjustments for different projects or materials such as plastics used in injection molding.
• Follow safety protocols diligently while handling power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, and other machinery.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating and setting up CNC machines in a manufacturing environment - Hurco or Mazak
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and programming adjustments.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and tooling effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of assembly techniques and experience with metal fabrication preferred.
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail for quality control inspections.

Join us in a role where your skills will directly impact the production of high-quality components! Were committed to fostering a safe, innovative environment where your mechanical expertise can thrive while supporting our manufacturing excellence every step of the way.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

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