CNC Setter/Operator

A well respected and successful manufacturing business in Welwyn Garden City are looking to expand their team and recruit a CNC Setter/ Operator with an engineering or machine operating background on a Permanent basis.

As a CNC Setter/Operator you play a crucial role within the organisation. The ideal candidate should be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively with other setters, supervisors, and staff at all levels.

The role is well-suited for individuals with an engineering, mechanical or automotive background.

CNC Setter/Operator – Benefits Offered

• Hourly rate of £12.50 + 15% Shift allowance calculating to £14.37 an hour based on a 39 hour week on rotating shift patterns.
• 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays.
  Holiday entitlement increases by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 27 days. 
• A salary sacrifice pension scheme with the company contributing a generous 11%.
• An enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long service awards.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• A death-in-service benefit.
• All PPE is provided from day 1.
• Eye care vouchers, annual BBQ, fundraising activities, spot awards, suggestion scheme and regular social events.

CNC Setter/Operator – Duties

• To set and operate a number of different machines, CNC and non-CNC Manual as required, to the Company’s quality standards and cycle times.
• To be able to set multi axis lathe machines with driven tooling.
• To be able to read, edit and write FANUC based CNC programs using CADCAM, to streamline the programming language requirements. 
• To be responsible for the quality of parts produced and ensure they conform to company standards and product drawings by measuring with Vernier, micrometre and projector and recording measurements taken.
• To ensure all company procedures are followed with respect to product checking.
• To run machines to achieve cycle times as recorded on works orders.
• Assist Supervisor in improving changeover times, machine run efficiencies, and tooling set ups.
• Keep work area clean and tidy to help minimise the risk of accidents.
• Work under minimum supervision.

CNC Setter/Operator - Skills/Qualifications Required/Desired:                            

• Experience in turning or operating machinery.
• Able to read engineer drawings.
• Able to use Microsoft  Word, Excel with  good computer skills.
• Engineering or Mechanical background.
• Previous experience with and understanding of tooling and various machine operations.
• Problem-solving skills.

Thank you for your application.

Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.

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