Machine Shop - Machine Setter/Operator

Amphenol Limited Career Page

Whitstable

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Life Assurance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Holiday Buy Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurantfacility

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Amphenol Ltd in Whitstable, Kent, is seeking a CNC turning operator to set and run sliding head lathes from bar stock, producing components for internal assembly lines. The role covers a two-week rotating shift pattern, mornings and evenings, with emphasis on quality and on-time delivery.

You will inspect against engineering drawings using precision instruments, optimise setups and cycle times, perform routine machine maintenance, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths Grade C or equivalent or relevant experience.
Experience operating CNC lathes with 4 axes and Fanuc controls.
Able to read and edit Fanuc-based programs with precision.
Able to read engineering drawings and inspect parts with measuring tools.

Responsibilities

Set and operate CNC sliding head lathes to produce components to drawing tolerances.
Inspect work using measuring equipment and report quality issues promptly.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC lathes

Fanuc programming

Reading drawings

Inspection with precision tools

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or equivalent)

Tools

Fanuc CNC control

4-axis CNC knowledge

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Friday 14 August 2026 at 05:00

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 Whitstable Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c265 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless 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 HR@amphenol.co.uk:

The Vacancy:

Purpose of the role

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

This role operates on a two-week rotating shift pattern, covering both morning and evening shifts.

Duties and responsibilities

Setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes to produce medium to large 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 and reporting any issues promptly to supervision.
Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring.
Deburring, cleaning, final inspection and completion of all traceability documentation
Adhering to Health and Safety procedures.
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