We have an exciting and rare opening for a CNC/Setter/Operator - after training on days the role will work rotating shifts.

Salary: Competitive 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 machines, programming experience is NOT essential.

CNC/Setter/Operator duties:

* Working within the machining department ensuring the efficient running of CNC machines.

* Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.

* Minimise machine set-up time.

* Reporting any malfunctions of equipment and minimising machine down-time.

* Responsible for maintaining the condition and stock levels of tooling.

* Maximise material utilisation.

* Work with stock control to maintain accurate stock levels of materials and manufactured components.

* Generate reports detailing actual outputs verses targets.

* Train others to use the machines as and when required.

Qualifications/ Experience:

* Good level of education e.g. GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

* Relevant apprenticeship and or 3 years' experience of CNC operating/ setting

* Experience of 5S in the workplace.

* Good literacy and numeracy skills

* 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.

* Systematic approach to problem solving.

* Ability to work autonomously.

* A flexible approach to working hours.

* Relevant CNC programming qualification. (Desirable NOT essential)

* Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable NOT essential)

* Working knowledge of Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable NOT essential)