Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newtownabbey Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Opus Vitae are currently recruiting for a CNC Setter to join a client based in Newtown. The successful individual will be responsible for setting & operating CNC machinery to manufacture components accurately & efficiently.
38hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Set and adjust tooling, work holding, offsets, speeds, feeds and cutting parameters.
* Load and verify existing CNC programs, making controlled edits within your competence and seeking programming support where required.
* Monitor machine cycles and maintain efficient production rates.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and production instructions.
* Use precision measuring equipment including micrometres, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and thread gauges.
* Report machine faults, tooling problems and production delays promptly.
Desirable qualities
* Contribute to creating, modifying and optimising CNC programs using G-code, Mazatrol or offline CAD/CAM.
* Experience with Swiss-type or multi-channel programming is welcomed, including synchronisation, hand-offs, main-to-sub spindle transfers and back-working.
* City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in CNC Machining or Engineering.
Skills and Experience
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
* Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning machines.
* Good understanding of cutting tools, workholding, tool selection and machining parameters.
* Competent in the use of precision measuring and inspection equipment.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work