Cnc Operator Setter

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CNC Operator Setter
Pontypool
Temporary to Permanent
£16.80 to £21.06
Job description
Recruitment Solutions Workforce are currently recruiting CNC Machinists with experience within the automotive / aerospace / manufacturing sectors to join our client's team.
Attractive rates of pay offered. Increased rates of pay are available for the right candidates depending on skills set /experience.
Skills/Experience:
• Previous experience of setting CNC milling machines is essential
• Knowledge of CNC metal cutting and boring
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Ability to problem solves any technical issues arising in machining cells.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing / aerospace / automotive industry
• Experience in working in a medium/high volume production environment
• Understanding of quality systems and completing quality checks/gauging
• Attention to detail is essential
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
Duties:
• Carry out setting requirements and changeovers for various machining cells including tooling, fixture changes and ensuring raw material availability for the run
• Ensuring machines are set up efficiently for production and/or product run minimising downtime 1st off checks are completed.
• Operate CNC milling machines and provide support to others when not setting.
• Responsible for monitoring product quality via visual inspection and/or via gauge measurement
• Monitor and record production output vs target and record any downtime and rejects
• Carry out daily machining checks
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment at all times
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, quality and machine availability
Shift Patterns are dependent on demand
Monday till Friday 37hrs per week -
The below will be a requirement in busy periods
6am-2pm
2pm-10pm and 10pm to 6am
Hourly rate
£16.80 to £21.06 Negotiable depending on experience
Some of the benefits you will receive

  • 33 days Holidays-inclusive of bank Holiday
  • Free car parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Pension
  • Shorter shift Friday
  • Temp to Perm conversions for the right candidates.
    By applying you're giving consent for Recruitment Solutions Workforce Ltd, to contact you regarding this job and other vacancies we're recruiting for.
    Recruitment Solutions Workforce Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles

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