CNC Setter / Operator

CNC Setter / Operator

Based in Whitstable

Salary Highly competitive DOE

Hours 37.5 per week

Permanent role

Do have a strong knowledge base in operating CNC machine tools?

Do you have experience with CNC Lathes?

Our client, a leading manufacturer based in East Kent, is looking for a new CNC Setter/Operator to join their expanding and successful team. As the successful candidate, you will set and operate CNC multi-tasking lathes to manufacture components from raw materials.

Key Responsibilities for the role of CNC Setter/Operator

• Setting and operating CNC multi-tasking lathes


• Inspecting work produced using measuring equipment to Engineer drawings and reporting any quality defects to supervision


• Daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards and reporting any issues promptly to supervision


• Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring


• Deburring, cleaning, final inspection, and completion of all traceability documentation

Person specifications for the role of CNC/Setter role

• Must be educated to GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English grade C or higher


• Practical, hands-on experience setting and operating CNC lathes, within a minimum of 4 axis


• Previous experience in cycle time reduction, tool management and optimisation


• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently and with minimal supervision


• Ability to work to tight deadlines would be extremely useful


• Experience in reading Fanuc-based programs would be required for this role


• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings is essential to the role


• Must have a good housekeeping ideology & good H&S standards

If you are determined and dedicated, then this vacancy could be the key to unlocking a great career with real potential.

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