Machine Shop - CNC Setter / Operator

Amphenol Corporation; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Operator to join their dynamic team in Whitstable. This role involves setting and operating advanced CNC multi-tasking lathes to produce high-quality components. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the company offers a supportive environment for professional growth. You will be responsible for ensuring precision in manufacturing processes while adhering to safety and quality standards. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about engineering, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Grade C or above.
• Experience operating CNC lathes with a minimum of 4 axes.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC lathes for component manufacturing.
• Inspecting work against engineering drawings and maintaining quality standards.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Time management

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Tools

CNC lathes

Fanuc programming

Measuring equipment

Job description

Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Req #184

07 April 2025

The Company:

With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.

Based in WhitstableKent, ALTD has maintained its status asamarket leader in the Aerospace and Military industriesand growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilitiesprovideendless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.

More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below, however if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email [e-mail]:

The Vacancy:

Purpose of the role

Setting and operating CNC multi-tasking lathes to manufacture components from raw material (bar stock) for our internal assembly flow lines to the highest quality and on time.

Duties and responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC lathes 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 efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring
• De-burring, cleaning, final inspection, and completion of all traceability documentation
• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Maths Grade C or above or relevant experience.

Technical Knowledge

• A knowledge of operating CNC machine tools.
• Experience of CNC lathes with a minimum of 4 axis.
• Experience of reading and editing Fanuc based programs.
• Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and be able to inspect their work using a range of measurement equipment to ensure the product is correct to drawing.

Skills and Competencies

• Hardworking with the ability to stay focused at all times.
• Very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks over long periods of time.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

Applicants must possess the physical capability to engage in manual labour tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, as outlined in the job requirements.

Experience

• Knowledge of operating twin spindle machines would be an advantage.
• The ability to work to AS9100 aerospace quality standard.

The Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurantfacility
• Free onsite parking

To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.

• Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom