CNC Setter/Operator – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Chalgrove, OX44
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm

We are recruiting an experienced CNC Setter / Operator to join a specialist aerospace manufacturing team in Chalgrove. This varied position involves machining precision components within a small-batch manufacturing cell, alongside inspection, assembly, and finishing work.

Benefits

• Salary to be confirmed.
• Work with advanced 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining technology.
• Relevant in-house and external training.
• Varied responsibilities across machining, inspection and assembly.

The Role

• Set and operate 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines and multi-turret CNC lathes.
• Plan machine workloads for daytime and unmanned production.
• Build and set tooling assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CNC programmes.
• Carry out batch and in-process component inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Deburr and fettle machined components.
• Assemble and kit parts to drawing specifications.
• Undertake degreasing, coating preparation, application and curing.
• Complete preventative maintenance and support 5S manufacturing standards.

Requirements

• Experience setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to read CNC programme code and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools and machining different materials.
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• GCSE English and Maths at grades 4–9 / A–C.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Apply online now, or please call Julianna on 07917 604717 for more details.

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