Jobs in Egerton

We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC Setter Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts.

Salary: Competitive pa with discretionary annual bonus

Benefits: 25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years

Free parking

OT when available

Monthly pay, pension etc

Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent – having your own transport is essential

Hours: Whilst training working days 7.30am to 4.15, Monday to Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday

After training: Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

The role of CNC/Setter/Operator is responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres using Fanuc and Mitsubishi programming systems - programming experience is NOT essential.

CNC/Setter/Operator duties:

* Responsible for machine changeovers and production runs based on machine utilisation and target completion dates and within set tolerances. Following works orders, drawings and material specifications.

* Modify and create new programmes based on drawings and component demand on Mori Seiki , Tornado and Citizen machines.

* Responsible for producing components to the dimensions and special features as stated on the production drawing and in-line with strict tolerances.

* Using a range of measurement equipment including Vernier, micrometres, electronic height gauge, go and no-go gauges and SPC continuous monitoring system Training given.

* Accountable for recording all quality and production data required during the manufacture of components.

* Follow 5S principles; cleaning and maintaining own work areas to good manufacturing practice.

* Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.

* Train others to use the machines as and when required.

Qualifications/ Experience:

* Relevant apprenticeship.

* 3 years’ experience of CNC operating/ setting

* Experience of 5S in the workplace.

* Good literacy and numeracy skills, computer literate

* Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.

* Read and understand manufacturing drawings.

* Good communication skills, verbal and written.

* Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload

* An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate.

* Relevant CNC programming qualification. (Desirable)

* Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable)