Simply Recruitment is working with our client in Greater Manchester, who is looking for a CNC Setter/Operator to join their growing team, permanently, on a 4- day working week.
Role Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled CNC Setter/Operator to join the metal fabrication department. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating CNC punch press and press brake equipment to manufacture precision metal components for electrical enclosures and distribution equipment. This is a hands-on skilled engineering role requiring expertise in CNC metal fabrication, the ability to read technical drawings, and experience with precision measuring equipment. Working in a specialised production environment means every job is different, offering variety and the opportunity to use your technical skills across diverse projects. You will also play a key role in training other operators and apprentices, ensuring safe and efficient operation of machinery.
Working Pattern
Monday Wednesday: 06:00 15:45 | Thursday: 06:00 15:15
Salary
£32,300 per annum
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- 4- day working week
- Permanent position with established manufacturing business
- Working with modern CNC equipment
- Training and development opportunities
- Part of global engineering group
- Varied and interesting work in custom manufacturing environment
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC punch press and CNC press brake machines to manufacture metal components
- Set up modern paint plant equipment
- Download programs and engineering drawings from database using PC
- Read and interpret technical engineering drawings to ensure work meets specification
- Use precision measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances
- Set up tooling, fixtures, and machine parameters for each production run
- Perform first-off inspections to ensure parts meet drawing specifications
- Train other employees and apprentices on safe machine operation
- Update GEMBA production recording system efficiently and accurately
- Carry out and record daily safety checks and TPM maintenance schedules
- Troubleshoot machine issues and make adjustments to maintain quality
- Work with minimum supervision and provide clear instructions to operators
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute suggestions
- Comply with all health and safety procedures and company policies
Essential Requirements
- Time-served engineer or completed engineering apprenticeship
- Minimum 3 years post-training experience operating CNC press brake or CNC punch press (essential requirement)
- Expert knowledge of either CNC press brake bending or CNC punch press operation
- Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
- Proficient use of precision measuring equipment including verniers and micrometers
- Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills
- Good IT skills for downloading programs and using computer systems
- Good standard of maths and numeracy
- Quick learner with ability to adapt to different jobs
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Hardworking, reliable, and well-organised
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Calm under pressure with flexible approach to varied workload
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with both CNC press brake and CNC punch press
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Previous CNC programming experience
- Experience training and mentoring other operators
- Electrical enclosure or sheet metal fabrication background
To Apply
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