We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC Setter Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts. Salary: competitive pa with discretionary annual bonus Benefits: 25 days leave BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years Free parking OT when available Monthly pay, pension etc Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent – having your own transport is essential Hours: Whilst training working days 7.30am to 4.15, Monday to Thursday, 12.30 finish Friday After training Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm The role of CNC Setter Operator is responsible for setting and operating CNC lathes and machining centres using Fanuc and Mitsubishi programming systems - programming experience is NOT essential. CNC Setter Operator duties: Responsible for machine changeovers and production runs based on machine utilisation and target completion dates and within set tolerances. Following works orders, drawings and material specifications. Modify and create new programmes based on drawings and component demand on Mori Seiki, Tornado and Citizen machines. Responsible for producing components to the dimensions and special features as stated on the production drawing and in-line with strict tolerances. Using a range of measurement equipment including Vernier, micrometres, electronic height gauge, go and no-go gauges and SPC continuous monitoring system Training given. Accountable for recording all quality and production data required during the manufacture of components. Follow 5S principles; cleaning and maintaining own work areas to good manufacturing practice. Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor. Train others to use the machines as and when required. Qualifications/ Experience: Relevant apprenticeship. 3 years’ experience of CNC operating/ setting Experience of 5S in the workplace. Good literacy and numeracy skills, computer literate Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Read and understand manufacturing drawings. Good communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate. Relevant CNC programming qualification. (Desirable) Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable)