Cnc Lathe Setter Operator

Our client is a leading manufacturer of equipment used in the Aerospace sector. They are seeking a number of CNC Lathe Setter Operators to join their team on a double day shift.

Early: Monday to Friday; 6am to 2pm

Late: Monday to Thursday; 2pm to 10.30pm and Friday; 2pm to 7.30pm

The Role

Setting and operating CNC multi-tasking lathes to manufacture components from raw material (bar stock) for our internal assembly flow lines to the highest quality and on time.

Setting and operating CNC lathes to produce small to medium size batches of work in a timely manner.

Inspecting work to Engineering drawings using various measuring equipment and reporting any quality defects to the machine shop supervisor.

Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards, 5S requirements and reporting any issues promptly to supervision.

Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring.

De-burring, cleaning, final inspection, and completion of all traceability documentation.

Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

The Candidate

Experience of CNC lathes with a minimum of 4 axis.

A knowledge of operating CNC machine tools.

Experience of reading and editing Fanuc based programs.

Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and be able to inspect their work using a range of measurement equipment to ensure the product is correct to drawing.

Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

The Package

Offering up to �38,850 per annum plus a competitive benefits package.