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CNC Engineer - Setter/Operator Position

Noble Recruiting
Southend-On-Sea Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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CNC Engineer - Setter/Operator Position

Southend-On-Sea, Essex

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE

Permanent position / Monday to Thursday's (OFF Fri/Sat/Sun)

We are working with a brilliant Engineering company who are looking to grow their team internally with new contracts and workload increase and require an experienced CNC Setter/Operator that wants the opportunity to expand their skillset into not only CNC work but Grinding too!!! All training will be provided.

Job Role:

  • Set & Run CNC machines.

  • Adaptive CNC Engineer willing to learn and develop on grinding.

  • Operate 2nd Operations machines safely as required – Thread-rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers and deburrers.

  • Confidently read and measure using micrometre to tight tolerances.

  • Carry out first-off and job run inspection of parts.

  • Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of machined parts.

  • Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures.

  • Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.

Person specification:
  • Set and run CNC machines and manual machines (min. 2 years).

  • Confident to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

  • Experience of working in the Aerospace or Defence Industries is essential.

  • Driver & own transport - due to the location of the company is essential.

Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our website.

Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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