CNC Setter / Operator

Salary: £31,800 per year

CNC Setter/Operator Salary:

£31,800 per annum (plus bonus)

CNC Setter/Operator Key responsibilities will include:

You will be required to set and operate a range of Fanuc controlled CNC turning centres to produce variety of high-quality parts. You will also be required to complete production related tasks as directed by the Team Leader.

As the CNC setter operator, you may be required to cover for the Team Leader to monitor and improve production processes.

• Preparing, programming, setting and operating CNC machines to perform turning and drilling operations
• Understanding specifications of the tasks and the result required by reading engineering drawings
• Translating instructions into computer programmes for the machines to perform the correct functions
• Preparation and loading of raw materials and parts onto the machines
• Preparing test runs for first off inspection to ensure the machines produce outputs according to the specifications
• Setting the machines to complete full production cycles
• Supervising the machines while the tasks run and make any necessary adjustments, as required
• Inspect & measure finished products 
• Check & maintain machinery functionability on a daily basis
• Continuous reviewing of set up and running conditions to improve quality, & cycle time reduction 
• Adhering to all Health & Safety & ISO 9001 Standard regulations 

CNC Setter/Operator Requirements:

• Engineering education in at least one of the following:
• NVQ level 2, BTEC Level 2, City and Guilds, completed a manual skill, CNC apprenticeship or minimum of 5 years’ proven experience of CNC lathe operating and setting.
• An understanding of Fanuc controls
• Used twin spindle Lathes
• Understanding of G and M codes
• Understand wear offsets 
• Must be computer literate
• Good Communication skills
• Team Player 

CNC Setter/Operator Hours:

Monday to Thurs 8:00-16:30 Friday 8:00 to 15:30