CNC Setter /Operator

Prime Appointments; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

26 days holiday

Life Assurance

Sick Pay Scheme

Gym access

Free car parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments is seeking a skilled CNC Setter/Operator (Milling) for days in Southend-On-Sea. You will set and operate Mazak CNC mills, interpret engineering drawings, and produce aerospace components to tight tolerances. Experience with measuring equipment and attention to detail are essential.

The role requires GCSE Maths and English or equivalent, with aerospace experience preferred. Excellent shift pattern Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-1pm.

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC Milling experience essential.
• Able to read engineering drawings and set CNC machines.
• Experience with Mazak would be beneficial.
• Must work with metric and imperial units.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to manufacture small-batch aerospace components.
• Read drawings and produce parts within tight tolerances.
• Use measuring equipment to verify tolerances on finished parts.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately.
• Mentor junior staff as required.

Skills

CNC Milling

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Mazak CNC

Metric & Imperial

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

CNC Setter/Operators - Milling

Location - Southend-On-Sea

Salary - 30,000 - 36,500 depending on experience

A world leader in aerospace component manufacturing are currently searching for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to working days. You will need to have extensive CNC Milling experience using Mazak and be able to work from drawings to produce aerospace components.

Duties

• Setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits
• Manufacturing all components within an agree timescale
• Be responsible for setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators as and when required
• Use a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components
• Make sure that manufactured products are suitably protected for transit
• Mentor new staff as required
• Be responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly.

Experience

• Extensive CNC Milling experience is essential
• Must be able to read engineering drawings, set CNC machines and use measuring equipment
• Mazak CNC Machining Centre experience would be beneficial
• Ability to work using Metric and Imperial is a must
• You will ideally be qualified to GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Aerospace industry experience preferred

The ideal person would have completed an apprenticeship and attended training courses.

Benefits

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and on Friday 8am to 1pm
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24 days holiday (in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Free access to a local gym
• Free car parking

Candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.