CNC Setter / Operator

Southchurch Village
2 months ago
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One to One Personnel have an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machine Setter/ Operator who is looking for some work-life-balance with a four-day working week.

Based in Southend Essex, you will be joining a well-established engineering business of over employing a friendly and supportive team, offering a rare opportunity to develop new skills to enhance your level of experience and expertise.

Other great benefits include life assurance, a private pension, private healthcare, and free workwear to help complement the four-day working week.

Duties will include:

Set and Run 1st Operations machinery safely - CNC machines including fixed head, sliding head, Lathes, turning mills and Bar feeders (including Dooson, Hardinge, Mori and Star)

Support as required, with set and run 2nd Operations machinery safely – thread rollers, grinding, part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers and deburrers (manual/rotary etc).

Work confidently with material from Aluminium, stainless steels and Inconel.

Coordination of all programming and setting activities, coordinating with other existing setters.

Carry out first-off and job run inspection of 2nd Op Machine parts

Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform role.

Ensure all clockings and production records are completed accurately, and that the movement of work is recorded on the company computerised system (EFACS).

Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of 1st and 2nd Operations machine parts.

Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager.

Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures.

Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.

Ensure a safe and clean working environment is maintained at all times.

Willing to train junior operators to develop skills, when necessary.

Core Skills/Attributes Needed

Aerospace engineering background, minimum 2 years’ experience.

Run, Set 1st and 2nd Ops machining tools, with some programming experience.

Experience with bar feed machines

Set and Run Machines with Fanuc and Seiki controls.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Strong measurement skills using varied tooling.

Strong knowledge of frontline maintenance activities including practical ability to undertake tasks.

Close coordination with Production manager and setters to recommend and improve efficiency.

Team Player and communicate with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the company’s policies and goals

Attention to detail, including numeracy, and quality performance.

Flexible and pro-active attitude

Service minded and continuous enhancement of product/service knowledge.

Achievement

What’s in it for you?

37 hours a week Monday to Thursday 6:45am - 4:30pm

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 DOE 

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Extra time off at Christmas

Four times salary Life Assurance

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite Parking

Free workwear

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