Setter operator (cnc turning)

Setter Operator (CNC Turning)

Location: Camberley, Surrey

Salary: £14 to £20 per hour

CNC Turner - Hours of work are 7.30 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday (30 mins lunch); 7.30 to 12.30 Friday (no lunch) – 39-hour week. Plenty of overtime is available at time and a half.

You will be required to perform setting and operating duties in the CNC Turning section machining components from a range of materials. The machine controls are mostly either Mazak or Fanuc. We have two Turn/Mill Lathes one of which has a Y axis and sub-spindle. There is also a Mazak J200 Integrex Mill/Turn in the section.

Mainly you will be working prepared process and tooling sheets with pre-created programmes. However, you may need to utilise your machine-side editing skills. Some knowledge of conversational systems (Mazatrol/Hurco) would be advantageous. You will need to understand materials and machining techniques and be able to demonstrate an ability to plan and execute jobs under pressure. Although not essential a recognisable apprenticeship plus significant post-training industrial experience will be the greatest indicator of your abilities in these areas.

Specific Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC Turning centres.
• Occasional editing of programmes.
• Use of conversational systems like Mazatrol and Hurco (training available).
• Ensuring that programmes are working effectively.
• Observing the Company’s health and safety rules.
• General duties as required conducive to efficient running of the section.

Previous Experience

Essential:

• CNC setting and operating experience – 2 – Axis Turning Centres.
• Knowledge of CNC programs (Fanuc as well as some Mazatrol or conversational)
• Accomplished setting and proving skills.
• Able to understand engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of materials, speeds, feeds cutters etc.
• Able to use measuring instruments – micrometers, verniers etc.
• Able to work to a high degree of complexity and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems.
• Familiar with mill/turn machines, Y-Axis and/or sub-spindle.