CNC Setter / Operator

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Setter / OperatorLocation: Whitstable, KentSalary: up to £36,000Hours: WEEK 1: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm / WEEK 2: Monday to Thursday 2pm-10.30pm / Friday 2pm-7.30pmOur Client:A renowned manufacturer at the forefront of innovation, specialising in cutting-edge solutions for various industries. Their commitment to advanced technology, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned them a reputation as a leader in their field.Role Summary: As a CNC Setter/Operator, you will play a vital role in our clients production process. Working with state-of-the-art CNC machinery, you will be responsible for setting up and operating machines to manufacture high-quality components with precision andefficiency. Your expertise in CNC setting and operating will be essential in delivering exceptional results.Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Closed bank holidays (if required to work bank holidays are paid at double time)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Dell PCs
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour telephone line, counselling, financial support and much more!
• Life assurance scheme
• Income protection scheme
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Earn vouchers of up to £50 for going the extra mile
• Weekday overtime paid at x1.5, Saturdays x1.5 for the first 3 hours then x2 and Sundays x2
• On site part subsidised canteen
• Free on site parking
• Free sight test vouchers and prescribed safety glasses if required
• Yearly occupational health assessments
• Career progression

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Set and operate CNC multi-tasking lathes to manufacture components from raw materials.
• Ensure products are to the highest quality before being sent to the assembly line.
• Produce small to medium size components in a timely manner,
• Inspect work to engineers drawings using various measuring equipment.
• Report and quality defects to the machine shop supervisor.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on the machines.
• Maintain good housekeeping and report any issues promptly.
• Optimise deficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life and monitoring.
• De-burring, cleaning and final inspection of products.
• Completing all required paperwork to ensure tractability.
• Ensure you, contractors and visitors comply with the health and safety policy and wear the correct PPE.
• Carry out other duties as requested.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Experience of setting and operating multi-spindle, multi-axis CNC lathes, with a minimum of 3 axis.
• Experience of using faunc machines
• Ideally you will have experience of nakamura or similar machinery
• Have an understanding of programming
• Experience within a low batch component manufacturing industry
• Experience in cycle time reduction
• Experience in tool management and optimisation
• The ability to accurately measure and inspect products
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings
• The ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ideally you will have knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and 5s

Next steps:If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.