CNC Setter Operator Miller

Prime Appointments; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days' annual leave, plus UK bank &

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Free access to a local gym

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments is recruiting a CNC Setter Operator Miller for a world-leading aerospace component manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves setting and operating milling machinery to produce small-batch aerospace components from engineering drawings, with tight tolerances.

Requirements include extensive milling experience, Mazak machining centre familiarity, ability to read drawings, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Extensive milling experience and ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment and inspection.
• Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Mazak machining centre experience is highly advantageous.
• Familiar with metric and imperial measurements.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• GCSE Maths and English; apprenticeship or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from drawings.
• Work to tight tolerances and production timescales.
• Set various machine tools for operators when required.
• Use precision measuring equipment to inspect components.
• Mentor and support new staff where required.
• Complete manufacturing paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Milling experience

CNC machines

Reading drawings

Precision measuring tools

Tolerance control

Mazak experience

Metric & Imperial

Aerospace manufacturing

GCSE Maths & English

Engineering apprenticeship

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Mazak CNC

Job description

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: 30,000 - 36,500 per annum
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm

A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is looking for a CNC Setter Operator Miller to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Milling professional with strong Mazak machining experience, who can confidently work from engineering drawings and manufacture high-quality, small-batch aerospace components to tight tolerances.

The Role

As a CNC Setter Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating milling machinery and producing components accurately and efficiently to customer and engineering requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from engineering drawings
• Working to tight tolerances and agreed production timescales
• Setting a variety of machine tools for operators when required
• Using a wide range of precision measuring equipment to inspect components
• Ensuring manufactured components are correctly protected and prepared for transitMentoring and supporting new members of staff where required
• Completing all manufacturing paperwork accurately and correctly
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive Milling experience is essential
• Proven skills setting and operating CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Confident using precision measuring equipment
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Mazak machining centre experience would be highly advantageous
• Ability to work confidently with both Metric and Imperial measurements
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English would be advantageous
• Ideally, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant additional training courses

Benefits

• 30,000 - 36,500 salary, depending on experience
• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
• 24 days' annual leave, plus UK bank and public holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Free access to a local gym
• Free on-site car parking

Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.