CNC Turner Setter/Operator

Job title: CNC Turner Setter/Operator

Salary: 12.50 - 16.50 per hour

Location: Bridgewater

Our Client:

Our client is a precision engineering subcontract machine shop that specialises in high quality turning and 5 axis CNC machining in the aerospace, motorsport, defence and commercial customer bases.

Priding themselves on investing in the best equipment, tooling and training along with having a motivated and skilled workforce.

Following continued expansion of the capacity with the purchase of 2 further mill turn machines and another 5 axis machining centre, capabilities and an expanding order book we look forward to finding a new CNC turning setter to help them fulfil this expanding order book.

Your role as a CNC Turner Setter/Operator:

To control the production of programs and conforming parts on the machines, ensuring that the organisation meets its customers' expectations of quality and delivery within their team. To work with the Production Manager, Setter / Operators, other Operators, and others in the department in promoting a right first-time approach to all tasks within the department. To adhere to the techniques used within the business, comply with the practices used and promote a continuous improvement ethos within the business. To be willing to learn and become more skilled through training. To work within an AS9100 quality environment.

Key duties for the CNC Turner Setter/Operator:

• Set and operate a job from an existing program. Changing tool offsets, feeds, speeds etc
• Modify existing program cycles and change coordinates within programs for the CNC machines from drawings.
• Select the correct tooling to manufacture the part using the most efficient processes.
• Ability to select the correct work holding system to manufacture the parts.
• Load programs onto the machine and select the defined tooling and set it with the correct offsets.
• Conduct in process inspection of parts being produced by the machine they are setting and operating.
• Produce conforming parts to the drawings.
• Complete deburring operations as required.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Use the SFDC (Shop Floor Data Collection) to clock on and off the jobs accurately.
• Report non-conforming parts on SFDC and to the team leader.
• Suggest improvements to the program / tooling that will improve the productivity / quality of the parts or process.
• To be able to use all relevant Metrology Equipment.
• To be able to use CMM Measuring Equipment. (training given if required)
• Help train and mentor trainee setter/operators, operators, and apprentices where required.
• Use best practice to increase the efficiency, productivity, and quality of the programs for the machines.
• Suggest improvements to work holding, tooling, machinery and processes to increase productivity and adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.
• Maintain the machinery as instructed.
• Work as an active team member and provide cover for other team members when required.

Requirements for the CNC Turner Setter/Operator:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience of setting and operating Fanuc CNC Lathe Controls.
• Minimum 5 years setting and operating CNC Lathes. This is a role that needs skilled programmers / setters.

Company benefits:

• 12.50 - 16.50 per hour | 42.5 per week - We pay the breaks

• Monday to Thursday 07:00 -16:00 , Friday 07:00- 13:30
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays