We are seeking an experienced CNC Setter/Operator with a strong mechanical bias to work within a highly respected Aerospace manufacturing business based in the Canterbury area...

Key Responsibilities include:

* Setting and operating CNC lathes to produce small to medium size batches of work in a timely manner
* Inspecting work to Engineering drawings using various measuring equipment and reporting any quality defects to the Machine Shop Supervisor
* Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards, 5S requirements and reporting any issues promptly to supervision
* Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring
* De-burring, cleaning, final inspection and completion of all traceability documentation



Essential Qualities include:

* Practical, hands on experience setting and operating multi-spindle, multi-axis CNC lathes, with a minimum of 3 axis
* Fanuc controls experience
* Experience within a low batch component manufacturing industry
* Previous experience in cycle time reduction, and tool management and optimisation
* Ability to accurately measure and inspect work
* Ability to read and understand technical drawings with the ability to work with minimal supervision
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Your demonstrable experience of working within a precision manufacturing environment and ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on role will be of importance to the success of your application.

Ideal candidates will be seeking to join a business that can offer career opportunities to increase responsibility level in the future as the business continues its growth plan.

This role will require you to be able to work a rotating double day shift pattern (Week 1: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm; Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2pm-10.30pm and Friday 2pm-7.30pm)

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