Micro-precision Waterjet Setter & Operator

Boneham & Turner Ltd; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Friday

25 days holiday

Day shift hours only

Job summary

Boneham & Turner Ltd, a precision engineering manufacturer near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, seeks an experienced Waterjet Setter & Operator. You will read engineering drawings, program waterjet/CNC processes, and deliver right-first-time parts for aerospace, defence, motorsport, and Formula One industries.

The role emphasizes independent work within a skilled team, lean manufacturing experience, and a strong focus on quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating precision CNC or waterjet cutting machinery.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Quality-focused approach with commitment to right-first-time results.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly skilled engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate waterjet cutting machinery to produce components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to ensure correct tolerances.
• Maintain quality through right-first-time production and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate within a highly skilled engineering team to meet project demands.

Skills

Waterjet operation

GD&T

Quality focused

Lean manufacturing

CAD/CAM knowledge

Inspection experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Precision measuring tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Waterjet Setter & Operator to join our growing team, producing world-class components for some of the most demanding industries in the world; including Aerospace, Defence, Military, Motorsport and Formula One .

• Previous experience operating precision CNC or waterjet cutting machinery
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
• Quality focused approach with a commitment to delivering right-first time results
• Abiity to work independently and as part of a highly skilled engineering team
• Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport or Formula One manufacturing experience
• CAD/CAM programming knowledge
• Inspection experience using precision measuring equipment
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

Competitive rates of pay, day shift hours only and early finish on a Friday, 25 days holiday

Boneham & Turner are a precision engineering manufacturer based near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire. For over 100 years we have served the aerospace, motorsport and composite industries. We manufacture parts essential for the production and assembly of jigs and fixtures, work holding, hydraulic systems, machine building and tool manufacture.