CNC Setter in Ashford, Kent

CNC Setter

Ashford - own transport essential due to location
💷 £16.65 per hour
🕐 Full-time | Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm | Overtime Available Are you an experienced CNC Setter looking to join a well-established manufacturing business? Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive individual to join their workshop team in Ashford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work while supporting an efficient production operation. The Role Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will play a key role in supporting production activities by setting and operating CNC machinery, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating CNC machinery to meet production schedules and business requirements
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job specifications
• Selecting and installing the correct tooling, fixtures and machine settings
• Carrying out first-off inspections and making machine adjustments where required
• Working closely with the workshop team to achieve daily production targets
• Ensuring all finished work meets company quality standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment
• Following all company health and safety procedures and policies at all times
• Contributing to the smooth running of the manufacturing department

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a CNC Setter within a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Experience setting CNC mills, lathes or machining centres
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machine setup procedures
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Good computer literacy skills, including operating CNC control systems and touch-screen machine interfaces
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• A flexible and hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• A commitment to producing high-quality work and meeting production targets
• A good understanding of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Up to 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension
• Healthcare benefits following a qualifying period
• Employee discount scheme
• Health and well-being programme
• Free on-site parking

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