About the Role
<p><strong>CNC Machinist Setter/Operator 6442</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong><br />
Worcester</p>
<p><strong>Hours:</strong><br />
Rotating Shifts — 5:30am–1:30pm / 2:00pm–10:30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 2:00pm–8:00pm on Friday</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong><br />
Competitive | Overtime paid at Time 1/3 for the first 2 hours during the week, then Time 1/2 thereafter. Saturday at Time 1/2 and Sunday at Double Time<br />
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<p><strong>Key Responsibilities of a CNC Machinist Setter/Operator:</strong></p>
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<p>Setting and operating 4 & 5 axis machining centres.</p>
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<p>Producing a wide and varied range of high-tolerance parts used in the manufacture of precision machines.</p>
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<p>Understanding CNC controls and contributing improvement ideas for the role.</p>
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<p>Working within a team, adhering to strict Health & Safety guidelines and company rules.</p>
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<p>Engaging in Health & Safety improvements and Kaizen initiatives to promote a positive working culture.</p>
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<p><strong>Key Skills of a CNC Machinist Setter/Operator:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p>
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<p>Understanding of milling and machining centre machines.</p>
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<p>Experience in safely setting and operating automated CNC loaded machine tools.</p>
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<p>Familiarity with cutting tools, fixtures, and measuring equipment.</p>
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<p>Positive, can-do attitude.</p>
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<p>Experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.</p>
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<strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p>
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<p>Ability to edit and program from engineering drawings.</p>
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<p>Completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship.</p>
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<p><strong>To Apply:</strong><br />
Please email your CV to <strong>zee.powell</strong><strong>@first-base.co.uk</strong> or call <strong>Zee Powell</strong> on <strong>01453 755330</strong> for more information.</p>
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