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CNC Mill/Turn Setter

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Job Title: CNC Mill/Turn Setter – Late Shift or Night Shift
Location: Havant, UK
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Late Shift or Nights
Shift Pattern: Lates - Monday to Thursday: 14:30 – 22:30 (½ hour lunch)
Friday: 12:30 – 20:00 | Nights - Mon-Thurs 22:30-07:30

A well-established and forward-thinking engineering company, operating at the forefront of marine and industrial manufacturing technologies, is seeking a skilled CNC Mill/Turn setter to join its dynamic team on the late shift.

Key Responsibilities
⦁ Operate CNC turning machinery with a hands-on and safety-first approach
⦁ Adjust Mazak 
⦁ Maintain a clean and organised working area in line with 5S principles
⦁ Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
⦁ Work to defined process times and quality standards
⦁ Collaborate with team members to drive continuous improvement initiatives
⦁ Support cross-training activities and assist in developing team capability
⦁ Flexibly support other machining disciplines when needed

Requirements
⦁ Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent engineering background
⦁ Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
⦁ Minimum 5 years’ experience with Mazatrol or ISO (G-code) controls
⦁ Proficient in modern cutting tools and machining practices
⦁ Comfortable working with various materials including Inconel, aluminium bronze, cast iron, duplex, and stainless steel
⦁ Familiar with both milling and turning techniques
⦁ Experience handling composite materials is an advantage
⦁ Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
⦁ Working knowledge of CI/Lean practices (e.g., 5S, 7 Wastes)
⦁ Strong communication skills at all business levels
⦁ Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Education
⦁ GCSE/O-Level or equivalent
⦁ Engineering Apprenticeship (preferred)

Benefits:
⦁ Private health care
⦁ Pension – 8%
⦁ Onsite gym
⦁ Cycle to work scheme
⦁ 25 days holiday + Bank
⦁ Overtime 1.5x Weekdays and Saturdays

What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Tom Edney on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
⦁ Immediate starts are available!

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