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CNC Miller Operator / Tool Setter

Kings Langley
5 days ago
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CNC Miller Operator

Location: Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive (negotiable, dependent on experience)

Benefits:
State-of-the-art machine shop with cutting-edge CNC tools and equipment.
Transparent, approachable, and inclusive management team.
Career progression opportunities and staff development.
Friendly and welcoming working environment.
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Company pension.
PPE supplied.
Company Profile
An established precision CNC manufacturing company specialising in high-quality components for industries including Aerospace, Defence, Motorsport, and Robotics. Operating within a modern, high-spec engineering facility, the company is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, utilising the latest CNC machine tools and software.

Job Profile
Due to continued growth and investment in state-of-the-art CNC technology, we are looking for a meticulous and experienced CNC Machinist (Operator / Tool Setter) to join our team.
As the ideal candidate, you will be detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to manage tooling efficiently to ensure seamless production processes.
The role involves setting and preparing tools for CNC milling machines, maintaining organisation in the tool-setting area, and ensuring tools are ready for production in a timely manner.
You will also be responsible for maintaining and managing tooling equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Setting tools in holders as per tooling setup sheets.
Breaking down tools upon job completion.
Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the tool-setting area.
Ensuring tool holders are cleaned and in good working order.
Managing workload efficiently to meet production demands.
Ordering tooling supplies as needed.
Preparing raw materials for machining processes.
Maintaining vices and other workshop equipment.
Skills & Experience:
Strong organisational and housekeeping skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Prior experience in CNC Milling and an understanding of different cutting tools, drills, and insert tools.
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM).
Overtime available (regular 5 to 10+ hours per week, paid at x1.5).

If you are a detail-oriented CNC professional looking to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a commitment to precision engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Bolt-On Personnel and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex, age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. 
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