CNC Setter / Operator Alternating or Nights

T.Q.R. LTD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

T.Q.R. LTD in Plymouth is seeking Experienced CNC Setters / Operators to join a large engineering company. You will set and operate Fanuc controlled CNC and PLC machinery, read engineering drawings, and ensure tooling is fitted correctly to meet quality standards.

Key duties include first-offs, TPM, and reporting variances. Candidates must have immediate right to work in the UK and be prepared for rotating shifts with premium pay.

Qualifications

• Recent, proven experience as CNC Setter/Operator in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using Verniers and Micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate machinery in cell as directed by Team Leader.
• Set tooling and jigs to production standards.
• Perform first-offs and checks per quality procedures.
• Read drawings and adhere to SOPs.
• Complete daily/weekly maintenance checklists.

Skills

CNC Setter/Operator

Reading engineering drawings

Tooling setup

Quality compliance

Education

BTEC/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Experienced CNC Setters / Operators required to work for large Engineering company based in Plymouth. Successful candidates will be required to set and operate both Fanuc controlled CNC and PLC Machinery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand which puts quality and innovation at the heart of its ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate machinery in any cell as directed by Team Leader.
• Set and operate a cell unsupervised.
• Set machine tooling and jigs in accordance with production engineering and Company quality standards.
• Ensure tooling is fitted correctly and running in accordance with specification sheets.
• Complete first-offs and appropriate checks in compliance with Company quality and production engineering standards.
• Load and unload components from machinery.
• Read Engineering Drawings and adhere to SOPs.
• Use analogue and digital measuring equipment such as Verniers and Micrometres.
• Achieve production targets where variances occur, report to the Cell Leader or Senior Cell Leader.
• Communicate breakdowns or machine abnormalities to the Cell Leader, Senior Cell Leader or a member of the maintenance team.
• Report defects to cell leader, this includes scrap and RTS. Setter operator to report work order, part number and reason to the Cell Leader. Report damaged or faulty guarding or machinery to the Cell Leader immediately. Ensure machinery guarding is in place when machinery is operational.
• Stamp product to verify conformance with the Company quality standards.
• Observe and comply with all Company health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Perform frequency gauge checks in accordance with the Companys production engineering and quality procedures.
• Complete daily short interval scheduling sheets clearly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete daily/weekly machine setter operator checklist coolants, oils and machine health and safety.
• Perform TPM as and when required.
• Train operators or setter operators as and when required.
• Good housekeeping within your area of work.

Essential Experience and Candidate attributes required:

• Recent, proven experience working as a CNC Setter / Operator within Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Experience of reading Engineering drawings and using analogue & digital Verniers and Micrometers.

Desirable Qualifications (Beneficial but not Essential):

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification such as BTEC, HNC or HND.

The successful candidate must be able to work either a weekly alternating shift comprising of Monday to Friday 06:00am to 14:00pm and Monday to Friday 14:00pm to 22:00pm or Static Nights of Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm to 6am Sunday Night to Thursday. The salaries advertised are inclusive of 20% shift premium for Alternating shift or 40% shift premium for night shift.

To apply for this position candidates must have the immediate right to work in the UK.