Our client based in Frankley, Birmingham, is searching for a CNC Setter Operative to join their team on a 30-hour part time working week over 5 days between Monday to Thursday, 16:00-22:00 and on Fridays, 10:00-16:00.

Summary of position:

This role involves the day-to-day programming, setting and operation of the CNC milling machinery, converting slab stock from our Leicester facility into finished form product ready for coating and finishing. The post-holder will be programming and setting jobs on both our 3- and 5- axis CNC machinery, as well as troubleshooting any issues that come up during jobs.

Primary Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities:

• Programme, set and operate 3 and 5 axis CNC machinery, to produce and finish syntactic materials.
• Adhere to Production Schedules and Standard Operating Procedures in order to produce product in line with quality specifications, on time.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations at all times, taking responsibility for safety of self and others, reporting concerns or hazards immediately.
• Correct any errors in job programmes or setting at the earliest possibility, minimising waste and re-work and checking the new settings reliably produce Grade A product.
• Carry out quality assurance checks and report any imperfections.
• Ensure continuous monitoring / review of operations and product to ensure quality assurance.
• Carry out housekeeping and basic maintenance duties.
• Liaise with Head of Design and Engineering to create job programmes to specification.
• Use lift trucks to move unfinished materials and finished goods around the facility as necessary.
• Use basic computer systems to track stock levels and product lifecycle data.
• Report any incidents of non-conformance to Line Manager.
• Maintain records in line with audit requirements and established procedures.
• Comply with all technical documentation.
• Ensuring the department is at the cutting edge of CNC machining capability, including fixturing, tooling and software utilisation.

Essential Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Profile Required:

Experience:

• 3+ years of online CNC Programming, Setting and Operating.
• Good understanding of Engineering drawings.

Qualities and Attitude:

• Right first-time mentality.
• A strong work ethic and accountability.
• Quick problem solver.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• ‘Can do’ attitude.
• Flexible.
• Proactive.
• An eye for detail and focus on quality control.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Good Communication.

Product Knowledge:

• FANUC controls.
• Autodesk Powermill (Programming Software).
• Haas CNC machinery.

Qualifications & Training:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.

Desirable Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Personal Profile Requested:

• Manufacturer CNC Programming training.
• Working to ISO9001 and ISO45001 Standards.

Essential Competencies Required:

• Strong Time Management Skills.
• Problem-Solving Approach.
• Ability to process alphanumeric data, spot errors and anomalies.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards and specifications.