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:
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Titanium
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Aluminium
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Stainless steels
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Tool steels
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Carbon fibre composites
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Plastics
Working closely with our engineering and production teams, you will ensure quality, efficiency and precision remain at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
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Setting and operating Micro Abrasive Waterjet systems
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Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and CAD data
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Producing components to extremely tight tolerances and high-quality standards
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Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
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Selecting suitable cutting parameters for different materials and thicknesses
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Troubleshooting machining and process issues
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Maintaining machine performance and supporting preventative maintenance activities
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Working to Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport quality requirements
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Driving continuous improvement in processes, productivity and quality
What We're Looking For:
Essential
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Previous experience operating precision CNC or waterjet cutting machinery
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Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
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Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision manufacturing environment
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Excellent attention to detail
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Quality-focused approach with a commitment to delivering right-first-time results
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Ability to work independently and as part of a highly skilled engineering team
Desirable
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Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport or Formula One manufacturing experience
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CAD/CAM programming knowledge
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Inspection experience using precision measuring equipment
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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
