CNC Setter / Operator (Miller)

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours – An element of flexibility as to when hours are worked
Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment!

Since 1964, we have been the name on everyone’s lips when they think about high quality ultra-high vacuum products and services.

As pioneers in the field of UHV technology, Vacgen’s focus on innovation, reliability and quality has helped great minds take great leaps forward. Products from VACGEN are widely used by the world’s leading Universities and research institutions, from NASA and the European Space Agency to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

VACGEN remains the partner of choice for the next generation of researchers, innovators and builders. From our UK high tech manufacturing base, our focus is on delivering enabling technologies and supporting our customers across industry and academia.

At our new, purpose-built manufacturing facility near Hailsham, East Sussex we have entered an exciting new phase in our development as we embark on an ambitious expansion programme.

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Could you be the right person to fill one of our positions?

We are now recruiting for a CNC Setter / Operator to set and operate CNC Mills to produce parts correct to drawing.

As our CNC Setter / Operator you will be responsible for:

• Set and run proven and unproven programs, adjust work and/or tool co-ordinates and correct any errors.
• Set tools and produce ‘First off’ parts to the correct quality.
• Change from machine to machine at infrequent intervals.
• Fulfil training programs deemed necessary to allow efficient performance of duties.
• Maintaining of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Perform other duties from time to time, as may be required by the Company.

In order to be successful in this role it’s essential that you have:

• Must have experience in using CNC Machines
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Ability to read & understand ISO and conversational machine programs.
• Capable of using various machine controls (FANUC, Heidenhain and Siemens).
• Understand how tools and material will react after & during machining.
• To be able to foresee potential problems before they arise.
• Deadline driven without compromising quality.
• Ideally have experience in machining chambers and fabricated items.
• Understands requirements of On Time Delivery both internally and externally.

It would be great if you had / were:

• IT literate (Windows 7, MS Office).
• Experience of offline programming. AlphaCAM preferable – training available.
• Experience of electronic inspection using Faro Arm.
• Experienced in manual turning.
• Experienced in CNC turning.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.