CNC Waterjet Setter & Operator

We are looking for an experienced Waterjet Setter & Operator to join our growing team, producing world-class components for some of the most demanding industries in the world, including Aerospace, Defence, Military, Motorsport and Formula One. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the most advanced micro abrasive waterjet cutting systems available, delivering ultra-precise components across a wide range of materials and applications. If you enjoy technical challenges, precision engineering, and working at the forefront of manufacturing technology, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Micro-precision Waterjet Setter & Operator, you will be responsible for setting, programming, operating and optimising our state-of-the-art machine to produce high-precision components to exceptionally tight tolerances. You will work with a variety of materials including: * Titanium * Aluminium * Stainless steels * Tool steels * Carbon fibre composites * Plastics Working closely with our engineering and production teams, you will ensure quality, efficiency and precision remain at the highest level. Key Responsibilities * Setting and operating Micro Abrasive Waterjet systems * Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and CAD data * Producing components to extremely tight tolerances and high-quality standards * Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks * Selecting suitable cutting parameters for different materials and thicknesses * Troubleshooting machining and process issues * Maintaining machine performance and supporting preventative maintenance activities * Working to Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport quality requirements * Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity and quality What We're Looking For: Essential * Previous experience operating precision CNC or waterjet cutting machinery * Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing * Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment * Excellent attention to detail * Quality-focused approach with a commitment to delivering right-first-time results * Ability to work independently and as part of a highly skilled engineering team Desirable * Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport or Formula One manufacturing experience * CAD/CAM programming knowledge * Inspection experience using precision measuring equipment * Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience Why Join Us? This is not a high-volume production environment. Every day presents new engineering challenges and opportunities to work on complex components that push manufacturing capability to the limit. You will have the chance to: ✅ Work with industry-leading micro-precision waterjet technology ✅ Manufacture critical components for Aerospace, Defence and F1 applications ✅ Work with exotic materials and cutting-edge engineering projects ✅ Develop your technical expertise in an advanced manufacturing environment ✅ Be part of a company investing in innovation and precision engineering excellence