A growing business is looking for a CNC Setter Operator who works best when the setup’s solid, the drawings are clear, and the machine is running right!
 

You don’t chase targets or cut corners. As part of the team, you will contribute to the manufacturing of high precision for critical industries such as nuclear, defence and oil and gas.
 

Along with an hourly rate between £15 - £17 per hour / £47,242 – £52,026 per annum including night shift allowance and a range of benefits including overtime and 1.5x OR 2x, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, death-in-service cover, access to an employee assistance programme and a clean, well-organised workshop and supportive environment.
 

Shifts and hours:
NIGHT SHIFT; Monday to Thursday 6 pm – 6 am (Finishing Friday Morning at 6am).
Night Shift Allowance of £4.75.

 
What you’ll be doing as CNC Setter Operator: 
It’s not just pressing buttons; you’ll be setting and operating CNC lathes using 2 and 3 axis Fanuc controls.

You may be working on conventional CNCs, Twin spindle and twin turret, Doosan’s, Biglia’s and sliding head machines, machines that are maintained properly, with everything you need to do a good job.

Some of your duties will include:

- Completing full machine set ups on various types and sizes of machines.
- Working with exotic materials.
- Editing programmes when needed. Checking everything is to the required standard.

There’s a team of engineers and programmers around you, but you’ll be trusted to get on with things and do them properly.

What we’re looking for in a CNC Setter Operator:

- Programming, top setting and operating experience
- Experience in setting sliding heads, Doosan’s and Biglia’s
- Comfortability working on Fanuc-controlled lathes
- Knowledge of feeds and speeds and an understating of turning strategy
- Competent in reading drawings using measuring equipment i.e. verniers micrometres thread micrometres calliper gauges ring gauges and working to tight tolerances also working close with inspection.

 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where process matters, where things are tidy, tools are ready, and people take pride in getting things right the first time. You will be working along a steady, highly skilled team who know their machines and care about doing things properly.

To apply for this role as CNC Setter Operator, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. If you’re on a higher rate with strong experience, still reach out. There’s flexibility for the right person; they are investing in becoming the best in the industry.

 

 

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