CNC Setter Operator

CNC Setter Operator

Permanent Position

Excellent Salary + Shift Premium

Double Day Shift

Mornings (Monday – Thursday - 5:45am - 13:30pm & Friday 5:45am - 12:15pm)

Afternoons (Monday – Thursday 13:15pm - 21:00pm & Friday 11:45am - 18:15pm)

Precision Manufacturing Business

My client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within a Lean production environment using Lean methodologies the CNC Setter / Operator will be required to set and operate the CNC machines efficiently and effectively producing quality components to satisfy customer requirements.

CNC Setter Operator

Job Description

Setting and operating machine tools efficiently and effectively to an acceptable level of performance.
Machining a variety of components in different batch quantities within required standards.
Checking the quality of all parts manufactured to ensure they are within tolerance.
Operating a machine within the manufacturer’s recommendations, checking the fluid levels regularly and reporting any faults as soon as reasonable to Production and Maintenance Departments.
Programme editing and proving within operator’s capability.
Being flexible and motivated to utilise the machine tools to their optimum performance.
Multi-machine manning to enhance machine spindle time on the CNC machines.
Reading and interpretation of CNC programs, editing of speeds and feeds if required.
Reading and interpretation of manufacturing and customer drawings.
Use of measuring equipment e.g. CMM/Vernier/micrometres.
Participation in root cause analysis and defect processes.
Participating in cross functional teams.
Ensuring continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.
Performing any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested. 

CNC Setter Operator

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of working in a similar role within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment
Experience and knowledge of setting and operating CNC Machinery
Experience in 5 axis machining / Mill turns 

CNC Setter Operator

Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications

Relevant engineering qualifications such as a recognised apprenticeship is desirable
MAZAK machining experience (preferred but not essential)