CNC Setter/Operator

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CNC Setter/Operator

Location: Bridgend

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 36 per week, 3 x 12.5-hour night shifts per week (12 paid hours per shift) including a 30-minute unpaid break, worked on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Salary: £21.70 Per hour including shift allowance

Benefits: Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Company Sick Pay, Corporate Eyecare vouchers

About Us:

IrvinGQ is a world-leading supplier of parachutes, aerial delivery systems and naval decoys to customers around the world. We create innovative products that our customers know they can rely on in highly challenging conditions where there are no second chances. Our systems must work right first time, every time. If you want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team that helps customers achieve their goals through great engineering that stands out from the crowd and are looking for your next challenge, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

Reporting to your Section Leader the role of the CNC Setter / Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines to produce high-precision components. This is a hands-on position that requires strong technical skills and attention to detail to provide support to the Metals Division.

CNC Setter/Operator Primary Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC Turning / Milling machines and conventional mills and lathes to produce parts according to engineering drawing and specifications
• Check all components before they go to inspection for 1st off and /or final batch inspection
• Ensure that all appropriate paperwork is completed accurately to maintain full traceability
• Set and run times on routing cards are to be maintained or improved
• Conduct all tasks in line with the current Health and Safety Legislation
• Ensure all broken or worn tools are reported to the tool stores and all fixtures, vices etc are returned to storage after use
• Report any problems, machine breakdowns etc. to the Section Leader
• All safety equipment provided is to be worn at all times
• Keep all areas clean/tidy and organised at all times
• All swarf and rubbish bins to be emptied daily

CNC Operator/Setter Requirements:

Essential skills and experience:

• A sound manufacturing background with experience gained in machine shop practices.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Adaptable with the ability to work as part of a team
• Able to follow strict Health and Safety procedures
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

Other Considerations:

• Working pattern: 3 x 12.5-hour night shifts per week (12 paid hours per shift) including a 30-minute unpaid break, worked on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.