The CNC Flat Sheet Production Cell Setter will be responsible for setting, optimizing and loading vacuum table 3 axis machining centres to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production. This role involves machine setup, tooling changes, material loading, fault finding, and supporting continuous improvement activities within a machining cell.
Responsibilities
- Set and prepare large flatbed CNC machines for production runs.
- Set tooling, fixtures, work offsets, and machine parameters.
- Carry out first-off inspections and ensure components meet specifications.
- Troubleshoot and rectify production issues involving CNC machines.
- Optimise cycle times and improve machine utilisation.
- Conduct tool changes and monitor tool life management systems.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Support preventative maintenance activities on CNC and automation equipment.
- Work closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes.
- Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a CNC Setter within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience setting up CNC machining centres and/or Flatbed routers.
- Good understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds.
- Competence using precision measuring equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Requirements
- Basic CNC program editing experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.
- Experience working in high-volume automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environments.
Key Skills
- CNC Machine Setting
- Tooling and Fixture Setup
- Quality Inspection
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Team Working
Personal Attributes
- Strong technical and analytical capability
- Hands-on approach to problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Production and Tooling teams
- Proactive and continuous improvement focused
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
What We Offer
- Salary is depending on experience
- Company Pension Scheme
- Increasing annual leave with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
- Factory shut down at Christmas
- Free on site parking
- Vision Reimbursement
- Opportunity for personal and professional development
Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7:50am - 16:20pm and Friday 8:00am - 15:30pm
