CNC Setter/Operator

HR GO Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join their team. In this role, you will set and operate CNC 3-axis milling machines, ensuring high-quality production of components from raw materials. You will be responsible for inspecting work against engineering drawings, performing maintenance checks, and optimizing efficiency through reduced setup and cycle times. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality and precision, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about CNC machining and manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in setting and operating CNC machines is essential.
• Ability to inspect work against engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines for manufacturing components.
• Inspect work to engineering drawings and report quality defects.

Skills

CNC Setting

CNC Operating

Quality Inspection

Maintenance Checks

Efficiency Optimization

Tools

CNC 3 Axis Milling Machines

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Job Type: CNC Setter/Operator
Location: Whitstable
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week working on a rota with shifts including early starts and evening finishes (Monday to Friday)

Purpose of the role:
Setting and operating CNC 3 axis milling machines to manufacture components from raw material or second op work. You will also be using various other CNC and manual machines to finish pre machined parts for the internal assembly flow lines to the highest quality and on time.

Duties include:

• Setting and operating CNC 3 axis milling machines or various other second op machines to produce small to medium size batches of work in a timely manner.
• Inspecting work to Engineering drawings using various measuring equipment and reporting any quality defects to the machine shop supervisor.
• Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards, 5S requirements and reporting any issues promptly to supervision
• Optimising efficiency's through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring
• De-burring, cleaning, final inspection and completion of all trace ability documentation
• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.