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- £36,200 per annum(basic salary is £31,800pa + £4,400pa shift allowance)
- WorkingMonday to Thursday- late shift14:00 23:30
- 38 Hours per week Overtime available on Fridays
- 35 days annual leave(including bank holidays)
- Benefits:Enhanced company pension(2% employee/8% employer), gender neutralparental leave for 4 months, share purchase scheme,Christmas shutdown, cycle to work schemes, electronic schemes.
As aCNC Setter / Operator, youll be responsible for setting and operatingCNClathes to produce high-quality precision parts. Your day-to-day duties will includepreparing machines, running production cycles, and conducting part inspectionsusing measuring tools such as verniers, micrometres, and gauges. Youll also ensureeach component meets exacting standards(around 0.1 - 0.2 tolerance)
As aCNC Setter / Operator, you work closely withteam leaders and other departments, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),production plans, and maintenance schedules. As part of a high-performing team, youll be expected to maintain a clean and efficient workstation, take part in front-line asset care, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Flexibility is key,and you may be asked to support team training or undertake other tasks as required.
The company is looking for you to have at least1 years CNC Setter / Operator experiencein either a production or machine shop environment. Havesolid experience withcallipers, micrometres, verniers, gauges + first off / batch checkingalongside a good understanding ofreading engineering diagrams / technical drawings.
Have experience in one or several of the following:Aluminium, steel, Inconel, plastics, Stainless steel or Cast Iron.
CNC Setter / OperatorKey Responsibilities:
- Set and operate CNC lathesto manufacture precision components in line with production specifications and daily job plans.
- Inspect and verify part qualityusing accurate measuring tools such asverniers, micrometres, and gauges, ensuring all outputs meet tight tolerances.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and adhere to setproduction rates, ensuring consistency and operational efficiency.
- Carry out deburring, cleaning, and packagingof components as per defined procedures, maintaining product integrity and presentation.
- Perform basic maintenance and front-line operator asset care (FLOAC)to support the longevity and performance of machinery.
- Comply with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, proactively identifying opportunities forimprovementand risk reduction.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas and feedback to support lean manufacturing and productivity goals.
- Communicate effectively with team members and support functionsincludingProduction, Engineering, and Qualityto resolve issues and maintain workflow.
- 1 years experienceas aCNC Setter/Operatorin aproduction or machine shopenvironment
- Confident usingmeasuring equipmentincludingcallipers, micrometres, verniers, and gauges
- Experience withfirst-off inspectionandbatch checking
- Strong ability toread and interpret engineering drawingsortechnical diagrams
- Experienced working with:Aluminium, steel, Inconel, plastics, Stainless steel or Cast Iron.
APPLY TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch
Would also suit: CNC Operator, Lathe Operator, Milling Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, Production Machine Operator, Workshop Technician
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
