CNC Setter Operator

Soil Instruments Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A geotechnical instrumentation leader in the UK is seeking a CNC Setter Operator to operate and program CNC machines for high-precision parts. The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, conduct inspections, and work as part of a team to meet quality standards. Candidates must have experience with CNC lathes and an understanding of technical drawings. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum plus benefits, including holiday and pension.

Benefits

Twenty days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Pension & Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced knowledge of Sliding Head & CNC lathes (both Fanuc).
• Ability to interpret and follow technical drawings.
• Good time management with the ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program CNC machines to produce high-precision parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines for optimal performance.
• Conduct self-inspections of manufactured components.

Skills

Sliding Head & CNC lathes

Bar-feeding equipment

Technical drawing understanding

Time management

Dimensional measurement & control

Knowledge of raw materials

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Programming knowledge

Job description

Location: Uckfield, TN22 1QL

Salary: £32,000 per annum + Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: Twenty days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, Pension & Life Insurance and Private Health Insurance!

The CNC Setter Operator is responsible for operating and programming high/low volume CNC machines to produce high‑precision parts and components according to technical drawings and specifications. This role involves setting up CNC machines, running tests and ensuring that all produced parts meet quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Of The CNC Setter Operator Role

• Produce components either asyele off or a large batch to a high and precise specification and accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Perform self‑first off and final inspection of own and other staffs manufactured components.
• General cleaning, sorting and tidying of the machine shop.
• Create change request forms for any alteration”？additions to components being made.
• Cleaning out and stripping down machines after use.
• Assembly and packing of finished components in machine shop.
• Preparation of components to be sent to subcontractor for welding, plating or painting.
• Provide cover for members of team e.g. work on manual machines as and when required.
• Cooperate with other departments e.g. assist stores with the delivery of the raw material to machine shop.
• Take reasonable care of the Health and Safety of yourself and any other people who may be affected by your acts and to co‑operate with Soil Instruments Ltd in order that the employer's duty may be fulfilled.
• Adhere to 5S principles.
• Ad‑hoc tasks for line manager as required.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Experienced knowledge of Sliding Head & CNC lathes (both Fanuc).
• Knowledge of Bar‑feeding equipment.
• Ability toretsenticate and follow technical drawing.
• Good time management with the ability to prioritize workload to achieve deadline.
• Good knowledge of dimensional measurement & control.
• Good knowledge of spécialistes different types and grades of raw material.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a small team or independently. Parse-
• Programming and knowledge of editing is not essential but would be an advantage.

Company Background

Soil Instruments Ltd. dalka world leader in developing and manufacturing geotechnical sensing measurement products serving the Structural Health, Construction, and Civil Engineering markets and is a dominant brand in Europe.

With a global reach into over 30 countries and thousands of proven applications, the Company is a recognized leader in geotechnical instrumentation. For more information, please visit our website!

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