CNC Setter Operator

Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.

Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To program, set and manufacture small-batch aerospace components.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for setting/operating and manufacturing a variety of small-batch components from engineering drawings to within tight limits,
• Responsible for manufacturing all components within the agreed timescales,
• Responsible for setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators as and when required,
• Responsible for using a wide range of measuring equipment to check small-batch components after manufacture,
• Responsible for mentoring new staff as required,
• Responsible for maintaining the agreed quality rating at all times,
• Responsible for making sure that manufactured product is suitably protected for transit,
• Responsible for working in the order of the manufacturing plan at all times,
• Responsible for making sure that all manufacturing paper work is filled out correctly,
• Responsible for carrying out all tasks allocated by the Supervisor in a timely and efficient manner,
• Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained at all times,
• To support team members with other tasks as and when required,
• To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health & Safety procedures,
• To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive CNC milling experience
• Experience in setting up CNC milling machines (minimum 3-axis)
• Ability to read engineering drawings, both metric and Imperial and be able to convert between both with ease
• Proficient in the use of diverse inspection and measurement tools
• Ability to safely and competently deburr metallic components
• Computer literate and methodical
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• English/Maths & Science GCSE, (or equivalent) at grade C or above
• Apprenticeship served
• Programming training courses
• Experience in Aerospace/Automotive Industry
• Mazak CNC Machining Centre experience
• Ability to edit programs
• Ability to manually compensate tooling diameters and lengths to achieve tolerances
• Knowledge of Product Preservation and its importance

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Free car parking
• Early finish on Fridays (1.00pm)
• Flexible Working
• Sports & Social Club
• Cafe facilities at New Facility

(*Available after 1 year of service)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £18.26 per hour

Application question(s):

• What previous CNC experience in Aviation and/or Automotive industry do you have?
• What experience you have in reading engineering drawings and can you give examples?

Work Location: In person