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DK Recruitment is working with a world‑renowned precision engineering business based in Plymouth. The business has a culture of innovation and professional growth, offering an exciting career journey.
Position Overview
The CNC Setter Programmer will be responsible for setting up, running, and controlling CNC processes, and will assist less skilled or junior employees in resolving process problems, as instructed by the Cell Leader, to meet Cell targets on cost, quality, and timeliness.
Main Duties
* Draw from the relevant storage area all materials, equipment, tooling, and documentation required to set up the process.
* Set up the process in accordance with relevant instructions (Route Card, P.S.P.I., I.S.P.I., Working Practice).
* Consult with the Team Leader if the process cannot be achieved as instructed.
* Carry out all necessary checks and record them on the relevant documentation.
* Run the process or instruct relevant employees to run the process.
* Offline modify programs for changes including material size amendments and tooling changes.
* Write offline new programs for established product styles.
* Identify tooling requirements for new programs; design tooling as required working with manufacturing and design engineers.
* Order external tooling such as holders, tips, etc.
* Account for all materials and product being worked on the process for all shifts.
* Maintain accurate, legible records using the appropriate recording systems.
* Work correctly to the Company’s direct and indirect time reporting system; report any problems encountered to the Team Leader.
* Communicate with the Team Leader on all problems affecting the process being controlled or overall performance of the Cell.
* Communicate with other employees in the Cell and other Cell leaders on process capability problems as instructed by the Cell Leader.
* Carry out related duties as required.
Skills & Experience
* Apprentice trained time‑served mechanical engineering.
* Good level of computer literacy.
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
* Extensive knowledge and proven background in CNC programming; additional training for specific machines will be provided as required.
* Experienced in appropriate selection of speeds and feeds.
* Understanding of holder, tip & cutter selection.
* Understanding of work holding design and requirements.
* Understanding of program optimisation.
* Full understanding of all machinery, equipment, gauging, and processes performed in the Cell.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology – Machinery Manufacturing
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