CNC Waterjet Setter & Operator

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.

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

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

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• 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

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