CNC Setter Operator

Advertised by: React Recruitment Ltd
Rochester | On premise | Competitive with discretionary annual bonus
Permanent | Full-time | 1441

CNC Setter Operator - Hoo, Rochester

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
Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent - having your own transport is essential
Hours: Whilst training, working days 7.30am to 4.15, Monday - Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday
After training: Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

Benefits

  • 25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years
  • Free parking
  • OT when available
  • Monthly pay, pension etc

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

CNC/Setter/Operator Duties

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

Qualifications / Experience

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

How to Apply

To apply, please email apply@reactrecruitment.co.uk

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