CNC Setter /Operator

CNC Setter/Operator - Milling

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary: -30,000 - -36,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm

A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is looking for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator - Milling to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Milling professional with strong Mazak machining experience, who can confidently work from engineering drawings and manufacture high-quality, small-batch aerospace components to tight tolerances.

As a CNC Setter/Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machinery and producing components accurately and efficiently to customer and engineering requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from engineering drawings
• Working to tight tolerances and agreed production timescales
• Setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators when required
• Using a wide range of precision measuring equipment to inspect components
• Ensuring manufactured components are correctly protected and prepared for transit
• Mentoring and supporting new members of staff where required
• Completing all manufacturing paperwork accurately and correctly
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process

• Extensive CNC Milling experience is essential
• Proven experience setting and operating CNC machines
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Confident using precision measuring equipment
• Experience working to tight tolerances
• Mazak CNC machining centre experience would be highly advantageous
• Ability to work confidently with both Metric and Imperial measurements
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English would be advantageous
• Ideally, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant additional training courses

• -30,000 - -36,500 salary, depending on experience
• Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
• 24 days'' annual leave, plus UK bank and public holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Free access to a local gym
• Free on-site car parking

If you''re an experienced CNC Setter/Operator with Milling experience, particularly with Mazak CNC machining centres, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment.

Apply via the link today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for further information.

Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.