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CNC Waterjet Setter & Operator

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NG17, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

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

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