Boneham & Turner Ltd
CNC Waterjet Setter & Operator
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We are looking for an experienced Waterjet Setter & Operator to join our growing team, producing world-class components for some of the most demanding industries in the world, including Aerospace, Defence, Military, Motorsport and Formula One.
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This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the most advanced micro abrasive waterjet cutting systems available, delivering ultra-precise components across a wide range of materials and applications.
If you enjoy technical challenges, precision engineering, and working at the forefront of manufacturing technology, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Micro-precision Waterjet Setter & Operator, you will be responsible for setting, programming, operating and optimising our state-of-the-art machine to produce high-precision components to exceptionally tight tolerances.
You Will Work With a Variety Of Materials Including
- Titanium
- Aluminium
- Stainless steels
- Tool steels
- Carbon fibre composites
- Plastics
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Working closely with our engineering and production teams, you will ensure quality, efficiency and precision remain at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting and operating Micro Abrasive Waterjet systems
- Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and CAD data
- Producing components to extremely tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
- Selecting suitable cutting parameters for different materials and thicknesses
- Troubleshooting machining and process issues
- Maintaining machine performance and supporting preventative maintenance activities
- Working to Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport quality requirements
- Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity and quality
Essential
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience operating precision CNC or waterjet cutting machinery
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
- Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Quality-focused approach with a commitment to delivering right-first-time results
- Ability to work independently and as part of a highly skilled engineering team
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Desirable
- Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport or Formula One manufacturing experience
- CAD/CAM programming knowledge
- Inspection experience using precision measuring equipment
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
Why Join Us?
This is not a high-volume production environment. Every day presents new engineering challenges and opportunities to work on complex components that push manufacturing capability to the limit.
You Will Have The Chance To
- Work with industry-leading micro-precision waterjet technology
- Manufacture critical components for Aerospace, Defence and F1 applications
- Work with exotic materials and cutting-edge engineering projects
- Develop your technical expertise in an advanced manufacturing environment
- Be part of a company investing in innovation and precision engineering excellence
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