Job Title: CNC Programmer Setter Operator
Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Our client is a leading fit out company who work in the commercial sector. The CNC Programmer Setter Operator is responsible for manufacturing joinery components to precise specifications detailed in production drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine all joinery components to tight tolerances in accordance with production drawings and cutting lists.
- Ensure all components meet the required quality standards.
- Report any construction or design issues to your supervisor promptly.
- Report faulty or damaged equipment immediately.
- Collate finished works prior to release for bench work or dispatch.
- Ensure adequate protection of materials throughout manufacturing (e.g., covering veneered items to prevent UV damage).
- Select materials correctly to maintain sustainable compliance (e.g., FSC / PEFC).
- Provide assistance to other departments within the factory as needed.
- Support manual handling and other production activities when required.
- Maintain open communication with colleagues at all levels.
- Commit to continuous improvement of skills and processes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance quality, efficiency, and value.
- Contribute positively to a safe and compliant working environment.
- Adhere to all relevant statutory regulations, quality standards, and GDPR requirements.
- Complete mandatory Health & Safety and corporate refresher training as required.
Machines and Software
- CNC Machine: Homag
- Programming Languages: Alphacam, WoodWop
- Operation Mode: Currently offline (pending PC upgrade), transitioning to online operation.
Skills and Experience Required
- Proven experience in programming, setting, and operating woodworking machinery, including: Dimension Saw, Drum Sander, Planer & Thicknesser, Cross-Cut Saw and Band Saw
- Previous experience in a similar manufacturing or joinery environment.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed production drawings and cutting sheets.
- Strong knowledge of joinery workshop construction methods.
- Familiarity with timber-based materials (hardwood, softwood, veneered, and laminate panels).
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in CNC machine operation and associated software.
Qualifications
- Relevant industry qualification in machine woodworking (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
- Salary £21.00ph depending on experience
- Hours 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
- 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
- Auto enrolled pension scheme
- Death is service benefit 4 x annual salary
- Personal accident cover
- Cash plan healthcare scheme
CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator in Basildon employer: Prime Appointments Ltd
Join a leading specialist interiors company in Ipswich, where your expertise as a Health and Safety Advisor will be valued and impactful. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers you the chance to contribute to high-end projects while ensuring a safe working environment. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic team that prioritises health and safety excellence and supports your professional growth.
