CNC Setter
Ashford - own transport essential due to location
💷 £16.65 per hour
🕐 Full-time | Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm | Overtime Available Are you an experienced CNC Setter looking to join a well-established manufacturing business? Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive individual to join their workshop team in Ashford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work while supporting an efficient production operation. The Role Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will play a key role in supporting production activities by setting and operating CNC machinery, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include:
Setting and operating CNC machinery to meet production schedules and business requirements
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job specifications
Selecting and installing the correct tooling, fixtures and machine settings
Carrying out first-off inspections and making machine adjustments where required
Working closely with the workshop team to achieve daily production targets
Ensuring all finished work meets company quality standards
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment
Following all company health and safety procedures and policies at all times
Contributing to the smooth running of the manufacturing departmentWhat We're Looking For
Previous experience as a CNC Setter within a manufacturing environment (essential)
Experience setting CNC mills, lathes or machining centres
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Knowledge of tooling, offsets and machine setup procedures
Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges
Good computer literacy skills, including operating CNC control systems and touch-screen machine interfaces
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
A flexible and hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
A commitment to producing high-quality work and meeting production targets
A good understanding of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environmentBenefits
Up to 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Company pension
Healthcare benefits following a qualifying period
Employee discount scheme
Health and well-being programme
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