Job Title: CNC Setter Operator
Location: Witham, Essex (CM8)
Company: auto-scan
Pay Rate: £19.50 per hour PAYE or £25.35 Ltd Company
Duration: 3-Months FTC
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
About Us
Auto-scan is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Setter/Operator to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes.
The role of setter/operator, reporting to the Shop Floor Team Leader, will be responsible for setting and operating 3 and 5 axis CNC machines to deliver a range of components and tooling.
The machine shop and its team play a key role in the manufacturing operation on-site and contribute greatly to the solutions delivered for our clients.
If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components - intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and test fixtures - then we'd love to hear from you!
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 13:00pm—23:00pm*
- Premium rates will apply after 6pm
Please Note: All candidates must possess valid right to work in the UK without restrictions and must undergo a standard criminal record check (DBS).
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
We are NOT able to support Visa Sponsorship for this role.
We DO NOT accept speculative CVs from Recruitment Agencies.
Requirements
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Be responsible for setting 3-axis Vertical Machining Centre (VMC’s) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis or 4th and 5th axis rotary table.
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Be responsible for quality control of work, employing a range of inspection equipment to check parts against engineering drawings.
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Be responsible for the setting of 3 and 5-axis machines to run low-volume production jobs.
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Be responsible for the setting of 3 and 5-axis machines to run one-off prototype parts for both in-house and custom customer requirements.
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Be responsible for providing feedback to programmers on new or existing programs to refine the manufacturing process.
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Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre.
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Be responsible for the cutting and preparing of materials.
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Be responsible for deburring and manually finishing parts where required.
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Ensure that machinery is fully operable carrying out inspection and preventive maintenance where required.
Skills & Experience Required:
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Possess a good understanding of HAAS, or FANUC controls to be able to set tools, work offsets and adjust tool offsets where required.
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Have a keen eye for detail.
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Approach to all work in a way that ensures the finest quality output, employing necessary checks along the way.
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Be an effective and motivated team player, able to work both closely with others and in a self-guided capacity.
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Possess a flexible approach able to adapt to changing requirements at short notice.
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Have good literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to read engineering drawings and follow detailed set-up documentation.
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Have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
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Maintain a professional, accountable, proactive, and helpful attitude at all times.
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Maintain the ability and maturity to give and receive feedback constructively and negotiate with colleagues harmoniously.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a setter/operator position.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an automotive or aerospace environment.
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Apprenticeship trained.
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Auto-scan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
For More Information:
Visit our careers site or contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]
Join Auto-scan and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!
We are a Forces friendly employer, and welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.
Benefits
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£19.50 per hour PAYE or £25.35 Ltd Company
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Premium Rates apply after 6pm
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Collaborative Team environment
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Supporting exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes
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Exciting automotive projects
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Company Pension (if PAYE)
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Family friendly working hours
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Paid Accommodation
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Mileage paid at £0.25p per mile
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Daily Living allowance of £25.00 (Monday to Wednesday)
