Role Purpose
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the CNC Setter/Operator is responsible for the precise setup and efficient operation of CNC and manual machinery. Operating within a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment, the post holder must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail to ensure all components are machined strictly to engineering drawings and exacting quality standards.
Job Duties
- Producing high quality precision machined components to correct tolerances
- Setting and operating a range of CNC machines
- Manual milling and turning
- Read engineering drawings
- Use and interpret workshop measuring equipment
- Performing visual and manual quality inspection of components
- Report defects to materials, components and equipment
- Record quantities and time taken to machine parts
- Work to an exacting quality standard to ensure parts are machined right first time and on time
- Working to tight tolerances
- Maintenance checks
- Ensure a high level of housekeeping to ensure the on-going cleanliness of the facilities
- Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
- Proven experience working within a similar role
- A sound knowledge of XYZ Lathe and Millers or other CNC tools
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Use of standard work shop inspection equipment such as Vernier’s, micrometres and slip gauges
- Able to use a range of hand tools
- A good communicator who works well in a team environment
- Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload
- An understanding of the health and safety legislation
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Basic computer knowledge
- Flexible to work overtime/weekends
Our Health & Safety Responsibilities
Section 7 – HASAWA 1974
Employee’s legal duties under Health & Safety at work act 1974 states that all employees should take reasonable care of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions at work.
Every employee shall co-operate with their employer in relation to any health and safety issues.
Section 8 – HASAWA 1974
No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety and welfare
If you feel you have the experience and Newgate sounds like the right company for you. Please apply with your CV to recruitment@newgate.uk.com.
