Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
CNC Setter /Operator
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Permanent
£30,000 - £36,500 p/a
Southend-On-Sea, Essex
On-site
CNC Setter/Operator - Milling
Location
Southend-on-Sea
Salary
£30,000 - £36,500 per annum, depending on experience
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm
A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is looking for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator - Milling to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Milling professional with strong Mazak machining experience, who can confidently work from engineering drawings and manufacture high-quality, small-batch aerospace components to tight tolerances.
The Role
As a CNC Setter/Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machinery and producing components accurately and efficiently to customer and engineering requirements.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from engineering drawings
- Working to tight tolerances and agreed production timescales
- Setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators when required
- Using a wide range of precision measuring equipment to inspect components
- Ensuring manufactured components are correctly protected and prepared for transit
- Mentoring and supporting new members of staff where required
- Completing all manufacturing paperwork accurately and correctly
- Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive CNC Milling experience is essential
- Proven experience setting and operating CNC machines
- Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
- Confident using precision measuring equipment
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Mazak CNC machining centre experience would be highly advantageous
- Ability to work confidently with both Metric and Imperial measurements
- Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English would be advantageous
- Ideally, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant additional training courses
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Benefits
- £30,000 - £36,500 salary, depending on experience
- Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
- 24 days' annual leave, plus UK bank and public holidays
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Free access to a local gym
- Free on-site car parking
Apply Today
If you're an experienced CNC Setter/Operator with Milling experience, particularly with Mazak CNC machining centres, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment.
Apply via the link today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for further information.
Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
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