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CNC Miller Setter / Operator (Fanuc) with experience of manufacturing components in Stainless Steel / Aluminium required ASAP for a Permanent role in Knutsford Area. Competitive salary (DoE) + The basic working week is 40 hours/week (Mon - Fri days – 8am – 4:30pm) plus possible O/T and is expected to move to a double days’ shift pattern (6-2 / 2-10) with 25% shift uplift payable later this year / early next year.

Salary & Bens:-

• Competitive salary (DoE) - plus 25% shift uplift when role moves to double days shift pattern. 

• HoW: Approx. 40 hrs/wk – Days: M-F8am-4:30pm, Double Days’ – Wk 1: M-F 6am-2pm & Wk 2: M-F 2-10pm.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays – increasing 1 day/year to max of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme Availability of bonus depends on company performance and is discretionary
• Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance plan
• Overtime at 1.5x for midweek and weekends.
• Yearly company bonus
• Rest room with TV, drinks & snacks machine, fridges, microwaves and sandwich ordering service.

Job Purpose: To effectively produce components using the to the required quality and timescale and in accordance with the job specification/drawing and works order.

The successful CNC Miller Setter / Operator day to day duties will include:

• Prioritise, in accordance with Team Leader's instructions and work in progress requirements, works orders received from the Cutting Room
• Ensure material received is to specification. Refer any inaccuracies to the Team Leader.
• Identify and load the appropriate programme for the specific job, referring to the Pro-Engineer report. If no programme exists or a program error has occurred report to the Team Leader
• Manufacture components to production deadlines ensuring the CNC / manual machines are operated safely and that the appropriate checks have been carried out
• Ensure that the completed component is checked against the specification, is de-burred and engraved and blasted as required
• Manufacture jigs and fixtures to aid the machining of components
• Follow the machine maintenance schedule; respond appropriately and quickly to machine alarms.
• Report any faults with the machine to the Team Leader
• Carry out weekly 5S audits on area as requested by Team Leader
• Deal professionally, competently and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in problems and offer advice with verbal and written communications

To be suitable for this CNC Miller Setter / Operator role you must have the following experience / characteristics:

• Must have previous experience of setting / operating Fanuc controlled CNC milling machines
• Must have previous experience of using manual milling machine.
• Ideally be a time served or completed relevant apprenticeship as a CNC / Manual machinist.
• Must have undertaken formal training in CNC setting and operation.
• Highly motivated and keen to succeed.

To be more suitable for this CNC Miller Setter / Operator role it would be more advantageous if you have the following skills / experience:

• Ideally will have attended programming courses run by machine manufacturers.
• Online programming experience.
• Relevant qualifications in manual machining / CNC machining.
• Previous experience of manufacturing stainless steel / aluminium parts.
• Previous experience of using Hitachi Seiki HiCells C.N.C machines.

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The successful CNC Miller Setter / Operator will need to be flexible and be able to work overtime with little notice. Will have previous experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

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