Job Description
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:
* 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)