CNC Setter Operator

We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC Setter Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts.

Salary: Competitive pa with discretionary annual bonus

Benefits: 25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years

Free parking

OT when available

Monthly pay, pension etc

Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent – having your own transport is essential

Hours: Whilst training working days 7.30am to 4.15, Monday to Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday

After training: Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

The role of CNC/Setter/Operator isresponsible for setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres using Fanuc and Mitsubishi programming systems - programming experience is NOT essential.

CNC/Setter/Operator duties:

\n
• Responsible for machine changeovers and production runs based on machine utilisation and target completion dates and within set tolerances. Following works orders, drawings and material specifications.
\n
• Modify and create new programmes based on drawings and component demand on Mori Seiki , Tornado and Citizen machines.
\n
• Responsible for producing components to the dimensions and special features as stated on the production drawing and in-line with strict tolerances.
\n
• Using a range of measurement equipment including Vernier, micrometres, electronic height gauge, go and no-go gauges and SPC continuous monitoring system Training given.
\n
• Accountable for recording all quality and production data required during the manufacture of components.
\n
• Follow 5S principles; cleaning and maintaining own work areas to good manufacturing practice.
\n
• Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.
\n
• Train others to use the machines as and when required.
\n

Qualifications/ Experience:

\n
• Relevant apprenticeship.
\n
• 3 years’ experience of CNC operating setting
\n
• Experience of 5S in the workplace.
\n
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, computer literate
\n
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
\n
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings.
\n
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
\n
• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload
\n
• An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate.
\n
• Relevant CNC programming qualification. (Desirable)
\n
• Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable)
\n