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CNC setter operator
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 15.29 - 15.79 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: Coventry
Salary: £15.29 to start with after 3 months going up to £15.79
Working hours
Monday to Friday, two shifts to choose from.
Shift A: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shift B: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Job summary
The successful candidate will be a skilled and experienced CNC Miller, responsible for setting and operating 3- and 5-axis milling machines. You will produce high-quality, precision-machined components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings. This role is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a compressed working week split across two alternating shifts.
Key responsibilities
Machine operation and setup
Conduct full machine setups from scratch on CNC milling machines.
Select, load, and secure the appropriate tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
Load and run new and existing CNC programs, including safe "prove-out" procedures.
Make necessary program and offset adjustments to ensure the highest quality is maintained.
Manufacture parts according to engineering drawings and technical specifications. Quality assurance
Perform 1st off and in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment, such as micrometers, verniers, and gauges.
Check your own work to ensure all quality standards are met and maintain traceability records.
Produce components to tight tolerances across a variety of materials. Maintenance and housekeeping
Perform routine and preventative maintenance checks on machines and equipment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area, adhering to all health and safety policies.
Deburr components during the machining cycle or when required. Team collaboration
Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve production targets and meet deadlines.
Effectively communicate and handover job information to colleagues on the next shift.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Experience and skills required
Proven experience: Experience as a CNC Miller Setter Operator in a precision engineering environment.
Machine controls: Familiarity with common controls such as Fanuc, Heidenhain, or Siemens is often required.
Reading drawings: The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Attention to detail: A methodical and quality-focused approach.
Desirable: Apprentice-trained or an equivalent engineering qualification.
Desirable: The ability to perform basic program edits or online programmingBefore You Apply
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