CNC Lathe Setter/Operator (Nights)

We are currently seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join our team on the night shift. The ideal candidate will have expertise in operating CNC machinery and producing high-quality components. This is a full-time position based in Wednesbury.

The CNC Setter/Operator will be responsible for setting and operating Fanuc controlled lathes. We manufacture a variety of 1 off, small, medium and large batch work to tight tolerances and to strict quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Programming, Setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Able to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Carrying out first off inspections using handheld gauges, micrometers and verniers and other measuring equipment to ensure component meets required specifications.
• Uploading and editing to the machines using Fanuc controls
• Set, adjust and change the tools.
• Fit jaws to the chuck
• Working with a variety of exotic materials (materials mainly consist of Inconel, Super Duplex, 6 60)
• Working to tight tolerances
• Producing high volume batch work
• General CNC machine set up and trouble shooting
• Meet/exceed Quality standards
• Adhere to company health, safety and environmental standards
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a C grade pass in Maths and English.
• NVQ or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering advantageous but not essential

Experience:

• Detailed understanding of engineering drawing, tooling selection, work holding & cutting strategy
• Must possess a good understanding of general machining practices.
• A minimum of 2 years CNC Programming, Setting, Operating experience is essential.
• Experience of working on small batch work an advantage
• You will have been responsible for the quality of your own work involving complex components
• Experience with Fanuc controls is essential
• Experience machining a range of hard metals to close tolerances.
• Experience of using CAD CAM and Solidworks

Requirements:

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Good level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail

Salary:

• Salary is negotiable depending upon experience
• £3 night shift allowance per hour will be additional

Join our team and be part of a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in a fasteners company?
• Do you have experience working with Fanuc controls?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• CNC programming: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: LONESTAR