CNC Programmer/Setter in Somerset

Do you have what it takes to shape a better tomorrow? We’re Parker, a multinational company. We move things, people and ideas forward. Working with us means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference. We’re looking for team players to provide our customers with high-quality products, systems and services across a wide range of industries. By joining our team, you’ll have the chance to develop yourself and explore different opportunities within the Company.

Your responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting, operating and programming Citizen sliding head machines, with a focus on maximizing safety, quality, and output efficiency.
• Performs first-off inspections, maintains strict in-process quality control, and ensures accurate production data documentation.
• Ensure that any health and safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the EHS organisational arrangements roles and responsibilities, including maintaining (and improving when possible) 5S standards and ensuring the correct PPE is worn.
• Following works orders (routing) instructions.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Selection of and loading CNC programs.
• Write and edit CNC programs using G-codes to create instructions for the machine.
• Program optimisation - cut speeds, feeds to minimise material waste.
• Full machine set up – including guide bushings, collets and work holding fixtures.
• Training of semi-skilled setters/operators.
• General tidiness and good housekeeping.
• Complete works orders in accordance with Kanban system ensuring any issues (e.g. material availability, quality issues, etc.) are reported immediately to line manager.
• Program in cycle deburring.
• Supervising machines during operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusting offsets or tool speeds to optimise performance.
• Recording output and scrap accurately.
• Performing "first-off" component approvals and continuous in-process inspections using precision tools like micrometers, calipers and verniers to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.
• Ensuring tooling sheets and programs are kept up to date.
• Able to identify alternative tooling solutions and raise ideas with cell leader.
• Involvement in the High Performing Team (HPT).

Who We Are Looking For:

• Experience in setting and operating multi-axis CNC machines, with a specific focus on sliding head lathes and CNC Grinders.
• Proven ability to write and edit multi-axis G-code machines.
• Ability to read, interpret, and edit G-code (ideally Fanuc) to make necessary offset and program adjustments.
• Flexible to support other departments as required.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, shadow graphs) to inspect parts against tight tolerances.

Ideally, you will also have:

• The ability to logically diagnose production issues.
• Micron level accuracy – working with high volume achieving 0.02 mm.
• Responding effectively to changes in the production schedule or switching between machine types (lathes to grinders) with minimal disruption.
• Flexibility – willingness to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple machines simultaneously.

What We Offer:

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

How to Apply:

Have we sparked your interest? Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible – we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.