CNC Setter/Operator - Night Shift (Fanuc Lathe)

Starting Point Recruitment Ltd; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Canteen on site

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator for a night shift role in Wednesbury. The ideal candidate will operate CNC machinery and produce high-quality components. This full-time position offers a salary of £14.00-£16.00 per hour, with additional night shift allowances and benefits such as pension and free parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years CNC Programming, Setting, and Operating experience.
• GCSE level or equivalent with a C grade pass in Maths and English.
• Understanding of general machining practices.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Fanuc controlled lathes.
• Producing high-quality components to tight tolerances.
• Conducting first off inspections using measurement equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Operating CNC machinery

Understanding engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Good interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

CAD CAM

Solidworks

Job description

Job description, work day and responsibilities

Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join our team on the night shift. The ideal candidate will have expertise in operating CNC machinery and producing high-quality components. This is a full-time position based in Wednesbury.
The CNC Setter/Operator will be responsible for setting and operating Fanuc controlled lathes. We manufacture a variety of 1 off, small, medium and large batch work to tight tolerances and to strict quality standards.
Hours of work:
46 hours per week working Monday - Thursday 6pm - 6am.
Overtime available on the weekends & bank holidays with premium rates.
Benefits:

• 26 days holiday (to book freely) plus 8 bank holidays
• Confidential Employment Assistance Programme available to all colleagues
• Death in Service
• Free Parking
• Free hot drinks
• Canteen on site

Salary:

• Salary is negotiable depending upon experience
• £3 night shift allowance per hour will be additional

Responsibilities:

• Programming, Setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Able to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Carrying out first off inspections using handheld gauges, micrometers and verniers and other measuring equipment to ensure component meets required specifications.
• Uploading and editing to the machines using Fanuc controls
• Set, adjust and change the tools.
• Fit jaws to the chuck
• Working with a variety of exotic materials (materials mainly consist of Inconel, Super Duplex, 6 60)
• Working to tight tolerances
• Producing high volume batch work
• General CNC machine set up and trouble shooting
• Meet/exceed Quality standards
• Adhere to company health, safety and environmental standards
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a C grade pass in Maths and English.
• NVQ or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering advantageous but not essential

Experience:

• Detailed understanding of engineering drawing, tooling selection, work holding & cutting strategy
• Must possess a good understanding of general machining practices.
• A minimum of 2 years CNC Programming, Setting, Operating experience is essential.
• Experience of working on small batch work an advantage
• You will have been responsible for the quality of your own work involving complex components
• Experience with Fanuc controls is essential
• Experience machining a range of hard metals to close tolerances.
• Experience of using CAD CAM and Solidworks

Requirements:

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Good level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail

Join our team and be part of a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in a fasteners company?
• Do you have experience working with Fanuc controls?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• CNC programming: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person