CNC Setter Operator

SEM Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SEM Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high-performance electrical motors, is seeking a skilled CNC Setter/Operator. The role involves setting and operating CNC machinery while ensuring quality and safety standards. Candidates should have relevant experience, a strong commitment to health and safety, and a passion for continuous improvement. SEM offers a competitive package, excellent development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong commitment to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC grinders, milling machines, and lathes.
• Verifying machine settings and maintaining quality standards.
• Documenting production and quality logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Health and safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship in Engineering

City & Guilds qualification in Engineering

Job description

SEM Ltd Dartford, England, United Kingdom

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced individual to join us in the capacity of a CNC Setter/Operator

This role has the responsibility for supporting with the production of machined parts by setting and operating CNC equipment whilst maintaining quality and safety standards.

At SEM, we design and manufacture high performance electrical industrial motors. Established in 1914, we are justifiably proud of our heritage and history. People are at the centre of everything we do and we all share one common goal; to provide the best quality products on time to our customers.

Flexible, lean and innovative; we’ve heavily invested in modernising our manufacturing capabilities in pursuit of technical excellence. As a result, we now boast one of the most advanced machine shops in the South East. We’re on a journey of continuous improvement and it’s for that reason that we are looking for talented people that can support us with this. A career with SEM can be hugely rewarding; we will provide you with as much support and guidance as you need, whilst giving you the autonomy to make the role your own.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating CNC grinders, CNC milling machines and CNC lathes (Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain and Traub controls) as per defined tolerance levels
• Verifying the machine settings by measuring positions, carrying out trial runs and sampling work pieces
• Maintaining specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes and adhering to quality assurance procedures.
• Maintaining equipment by completing preventative maintenance processes as per manufacturer instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions where possible and escalating to the relevant engineers for issues that fall outside of remit
• Maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs
• Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs
• Identifying improvements that have a direct impact on SQDCP KPI’S (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People)
  
  

Our perfect CNC Setter/Operator would have:

• Experience of working within a similar role in a manufacturing environment with proven exposure to CNC machinery would prove advantageous
• The ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings
• A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines
• Happy to listen and work as part of a team; collaborates and shares expertise with others
• A mind-set of continuous improvement; strives for perfection and a desire to achieve results
• A meticulous eye for detail; executes work to a precise standard and does not compromise on quality
• Well organised and efficient with a hands-on approach
• A proactive, pragmatic and flexible approach with the ability to work to own initiative
• The ability to operate and thrive within a fast paced environment whilst working well under pressure
• A strong level of conversational and written English
  
  

Qualifications

Apprenticeship served in Engineering or a City & Guilds qualification in a related Engineering field or equivalent (desirable)

What SEM can offer you:

• A competitive reward package
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Innovation incentives
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Social and seasonal incentives
• Shift allowance
  
  

The hours you would work

Monday to Friday, 38.75 hours per week (an alternate two-weekly basis shift comprising of 6.00am-2.15pm and 2.00pm-10.15pm)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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