Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
CNC Setter/Operator
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£30,000 - £37,000 p/a
Southend-On-Sea, Essex
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CNC Setter Operator - Aerospace
£30,000 - £35,000 | Southend-on-Sea | Monday to Thursday
An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join its production team. This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist with strong machine operation skills, working to tight tolerances in a quality-driven environment.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and running a variety of machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.
What's On Offer
- £30,000 - £35,000 salary, depending on experience
- Hours 6.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (37 hours per week)
- 16 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and employee discounts
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Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate a variety of machines including grinding.
- Work with machines such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or Tschudin
- Support secondary operations where required (thread rolling, deburring, marking, drilling)
- Carry out first-off and in-process inspection to ensure quality standards are met
- Work to aerospace standards and health & safety requirements
- Reduce scrap and rework through effective machine set-up and process control
- Maintain production efficiency and support KPI targets
What We're Looking For
- Ability to set and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes and grinders
- Ability to work to tight tolerances
- Experience of Grinding in an engineering environment is preferable but must be willing to learn and develop grinding skills
- Aerospace background preferred but not essential
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong measurement skills, including micrometers and gauges
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Team-focused with a proactive approach
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This role is ideal for an experienced CNC Setter Operator or Centreless Grinder looking for a 4 day week and great benefits. Apply now via the link or call Julia at Prime Appointments.
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