CNC Setter-Operator ( Turning )

Swift Temps Ltd; Abbey Dore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Hereford is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join a well-established engineering client. The candidate will be responsible for operating and setting Mazak turning centres, managing production activities, and ensuring components meet required standards. A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role is essential, along with familiarity with machining various materials. This position offers a chance to work within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience with quoting machining time and component costing.
• Familiarity with Mild and Stainless steel machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set Mazak turning centres.
• Manage day-to-day production activities.
• Change jobs, materials, and tooling for production.

Skills

CNC operation

Setting tooling

Stock control

Machining various materials

Tools

Mazak turning centres

Fanuc

Job description

Our well established engineering client in Hereford is looking for a CNC Setter Operator to join their existing team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operating and setting of Mazak turning centres
• Setting tooling / work-holding for jobs
• Operating CNC machines, ensuring parts are to drawing and making any adjustments necessary to program.
• Changing out jobs, material and tooling for production
• Cleaning and de-burring components from machining ready for inspection.
• Managing day-to-day production activities
• Producing components efficiently to the required standards
• Ensuring aspects of machine shop such as tooling, work holding and planning are continually developed
• Stock control and material ordering

Skills / Experience Required

• Minimum of three years proven experience in a similar role/similar industry essential
• Mazak/ Fanuc experience, however other experience will be considered
• Quoting machining time and component costing
• Experience with machining various materials such as, Mild and Stainless steel.

Swift are acting as an employment agency with regards to this vacancy