We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC/Setter/Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts.

Salary:             Competitive with discretionary annual bonus

Benefits:          25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years

                        Free parking

                        OT when available

                        Monthly pay, pension etc

Location:         Hoo, Rochester, Kent – having your own transport is essential

Hours:             Whilst training working days

                        7.30am to 4.15, Monday to Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday

                        After training

                        Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

The role of CNC/Setter/Operator is responsible for setting and operating CNC machines, programming experience is NOT essential.

CNC/Setter/Operator duties:

• Working within the machining department ensuring the efficient running of CNC machines.

• Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.

• Minimise machine set-up time.
• Reporting any malfunctions of equipment and minimising machine down-time.

• Responsible for maintaining the condition and stock levels of tooling.
• Maximise material utilisation.

• Work with stock control to maintain accurate stock levels of materials and manufactured components.

• Generate reports detailing actual outputs verses targets.
• Train others to use the machines as and when required.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Good level of education e.g. GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Relevant apprenticeship and or 3 years’ experience of CNC operating/ setting

• Experience of 5S in the workplace.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.

• Read and understand manufacturing drawings.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload

• An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate.
• Systematic approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work autonomously.

• A flexible approach to working hours.
• Relevant CNC programming qualification. (Desirable NOT essential)

• Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable NOT essential)

• Working knowledge of Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable NOT essential)