CNC Setter/Operator

CNC Setter/Operator
 
Commutable from:
Bedford, Milton Keynes, St Neots, Biggleswade, Huntingdon

Salary: £15.00 - £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
 
Working Hours

• ·Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• ·Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (early finish)
• ·Flexible start and finish times of up to 15 minutes

Breaks

• 15-minute paid break
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Holiday Entitlement
·Additional holiday days are awarded for length of service

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to detailed product requirements.
• Work on 2-axis, 3-axis, and 5-axis CNC machines, primarily Doosan and Haas, although candidates with experience on other CNC machine makes will also be considered.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including verniers, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools, to ensure components meet drawing and quality specifications.
• Operate machinery safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.
• Carry out in-process inspections, including gauging, dimensional checks, and deburring.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Replace worn or damaged tooling promptly.
• Ensure workpieces are correctly loaded and securely clamped.
• Report machine faults, tooling issues, or quality concerns immediately.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to improve efficiency and quality.
• Complete all required quality, production, and inspection documentation.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety requirements, ISO 9000, AS9100, and company procedures.
   

Essential Requirements

• General education to Level 2.
• Engineering qualification.
• Previous experience as a CNC Miller Setter/Operator within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience working with CNC machine tools and automated machinery.
• Knowledge of CNC milling operations, tooling, and inspection methods.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering company.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit

 
If you're an experienced CNC Setter/Operator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!