CNC Router Setter/Operator

The CNC Flat Sheet Production Cell Setter will be responsible for setting, optimizing and loading vacuum table 3 axis machining centres to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production. This role involves machine setup, tooling changes, material loading, fault finding, and supporting continuous improvement activities within a machining cell.

Responsibilities

• Set and prepare large flatbed CNC machines for production runs.
• Set tooling, fixtures, work offsets, and machine parameters.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ensure components meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot and rectify production issues involving CNC machines.
• Optimise cycle times and improve machine utilisation.
• Conduct tool changes and monitor tool life management systems.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Support preventative maintenance activities on CNC and automation equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience setting up CNC machining centres and/or Flatbed routers.
• Good understanding of tooling, fixtures, feeds, and speeds.
• Competence using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Basic CNC program editing experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Experience working in high-volume automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering environments.

Key Skills

• CNC Machine Setting
• Tooling and Fixture Setup
• Quality Inspection
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Team Working

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical and analytical capability
• Hands-on approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Production and Tooling teams
• Proactive and continuous improvement focused
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What we offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme with an enhanced employer pension contribution structure, with contributions increasing based on length of service.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays per year.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Annual target bonus scheme linked to business performance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Vision reimbursement.
• Group Benefits Package – Reward and Recognition, Employee Discounts, Health & Welbeing, Salary Sacrifice Schemes, EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7:50am - 16:20pm and Friday 8:00am - 15:30pm

Think you’re the right fit for this role? If you have the experience we’re looking for, apply today and join our team.

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person