CNC Setter

9 month contract

Based in Ampthill

Offering £38ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience using large 5 axis machinery?

Do you have experience with CAD/CAM software?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the CNC Setter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• CNC setter and operators for either Turning or Milling machines

• Responsible for accurately setting up and operating multi-axis CNC milling and turning machines in a high-volume, precision shop

• Proficiency with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls, and the ability to translate detailed engineering drawings into flawless component parts

• Collaborate with engineering and Quality teams to continually improve processes and ensure the highest quality standards

Your skillset may include:

• Select and mount cutting tools, fixtures, and measuring tools according to approved specifications

• Configure machine parameters (feeds, speeds, tool offsets, coolant, etc.)

• Perform "prove-out" runs and adjust setups to achieve target tolerances

• Proficient in Fanuc and Heidenhain control languages and post-processing

• Measure finished parts with precision instruments and verify compliance with engineering drawings

• Work with engineering to develop and refine machining strategies for high-value production parts

• Identify and implement improvements in tool selection, tooling layouts, and machining cycles

• Report key metrics

• Familiarity with MRP/ERP production planning systems and general workshop practices

• Demonstrated ability to operate and set-up both CNC milling and CNC turning machines

• Capable of interpreting 3- to 5-axis toolpaths generated from CAD/CAM systems such as Edgecam, MasterCAM, Fusion?360, and similar platforms

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

CNC Setter

9 month contract

Based in Ampthill

Offering £38ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.