CNC Setter /Operator

CNC Setter/Operator - Milling Location: Southend-on-Sea Salary: £30,000 - £36,500 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm A world-leading aerospace component manufacturer is looking for an experienced CNC Setter/Operator - Milling to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Milling professional with strong Mazak machining experience, who can confidently work from engineering drawings and manufacture high-quality, small-batch aerospace components to tight tolerances. The Role As a CNC Setter/Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machinery and producing components accurately and efficiently to customer and engineering requirements. Key responsibilities include: Setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture small-batch components from engineering drawings Working to tight tolerances and agreed production timescales Setting a variety of CNC machine tools for operators when required Using a wide range of precision measuring equipment to inspect components Ensuring manufactured components are correctly protected and prepared for transit Mentoring and supporting new members of staff where required Completing all manufacturing paperwork accurately and correctly Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process Essential Skills & Experience Extensive CNC Milling experience is essential Proven experience setting and operating CNC machines Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings Confident using precision measuring equipment Experience working to tight tolerances Mazak CNC machining centre experience would be highly advantageous Ability to work confidently with both Metric and Imperial measurements Aerospace manufacturing experience is preferred GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English would be advantageous Ideally, you will have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant additional training courses Benefits £30,000 - £36,500 salary, depending on experience Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:00am-1:00pm 24 days' annual leave, plus UK bank and public holidays Health Care Cash Plan Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme Free access to a local gym Free on-site car parking Apply Today If you're an experienced CNC Setter/Operator with Milling experience, particularly with Mazak CNC machining centres, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment. Apply via the link today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for further information. Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position