CNC Setter Operator - Aerospace
£30,000 - £35,000 | Southend-on-Sea | Monday to Thursday
An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join its production team. This is a hands-on role for a skilled machinist with strong machine operation skills, working to tight tolerances in a quality-driven environment.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for setting and running a variety of machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.
What's on Offer
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£30,000 - £35,000 salary, depending on experience
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Hours 6.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday (37 hours per week)
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16 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and employee discounts
Key Responsibilities
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Set and operate a variety of machines including grinding.
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Work with machines such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or Tschudin
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Support secondary operations where required (thread rolling, deburring, marking, drilling)
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Carry out first-off and in-process inspection to ensure quality standards are met
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Work to aerospace standards and health & safety requirements
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Reduce scrap and rework through effective machine set-up and process control
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Maintain production efficiency and support KPI targets
What We're Looking For
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Ability to set and operate CNC and manual mills, lathes and grinders
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Ability to work to tight tolerances
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Experience of Grinding in an engineering environment is preferable but must be willing to learn and develop grinding skills
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Aerospace background preferred but not essential
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
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Strong measurement skills, including micrometers and gauges
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High attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Team-focused with a proactive approach
This role is ideal for an experienced CNC Setter Operator or Centreless Grinder looking for a 4 day week and great benefits. Apply now via the link or call Julia at Prime Appointments.
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
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