At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC milling machines to produce high-quality components.
- Company: Join a well-established engineering manufacturer with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable hours, and a clean, safe working environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive manufacturing environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and enhance your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC machining and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 16.5 - 18.5 £ per hour.
Our client is a well-established engineering manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced CNC Milling Machine Operator / Setter to join their production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating the machine, loading materials and tooling, adjusting offsets and producing high-quality components to engineering specifications. Please note: this is not a programming role. The role is focused on machine setting, operating, and machining components accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate an XYZ SMX 4000 milling machine.
- Use a ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK controller as part of day-to-day machine operation.
- Load and secure materials, tooling and fixtures.
- Adjust tooling, machine settings and fixture offsets as required.
- Carry out machining of components to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Use measuring and inspection equipment to check components against required tolerances.
- Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area in line with company procedures.
- Support team working and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous machining experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Experience setting and operating CNC milling machines.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Confident using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
- Able to work accurately to tight tolerances.
- Good understanding of health and safety within a machine shop environment.
- Reliable, practical, and quality-focused approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience operating an XYZ SMX 4000 milling machine.
- Experience using a ProtoTRAK / ProTRAK controller.
- Experience machining of stainless steel or similar engineering materials.
- Time-served engineering apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
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