CNC Setter ​/ Operator

Job Title: CNC Setter / Operator

Location:
Falmouth

Location Type:
On-Site
Salary:

- Hourly rate £15.78p - £16.97 plus shift allowance on top of this (24.87% (equalised across the 2 shifts)
Shift Pattern Week 1 - 16am - 2pm.
Week 2 - 2pm - 10pm

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Join our Machine Shop Manufacturing Team and play a key role in producing high-quality machined components that support critical industries worldwide, including biopharma, medical, water, food, and special processing sectors.
Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you will set and operate CNC machinery to manufacture precision products in a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your machining expertise, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the next generation of engineering talent through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
This role supports Fixed Head CNC lathes (up to 10 axis) and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on product quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

• Set and operate equipment within the Watson-Marlow Limited Machine shop (Falmouth), to ensure that all products are supplied efficiently, on time, in full and to the quality specification required to meet customer needs.
• Work with operators to maximise machine utilisation and support production performance.
• Promote strong Environmental Health and Safety practices throughout the Machine shop.
• Collaborate with the production team to deliver components in line with production plans and customer requirements.
• Use your knowledge and expertise to identify and implement best practice improvements.
• Maintain equipment through Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and early fault diagnosis to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
• Support the TPM team activities and contribute to equipment improvement initiatives.
• Support the Global Excellence in Manufacturing (GEM / Lean) process and continuous improvement culture.
• Demonstrate and champion the company's values in your daily work.
• Support 5s activities to maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment.
• Work proactively with Team Leaders and Technicians to develop your skills and grow your career.
• Use and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support business continuity and operational consistency.
• Support the Quality Team on Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment based within a machine shop.
• A relevant engineering qualification and/or demonstrable experience in CNC turning.
• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to utilise all available resources to drive process improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve the team goals
• A willingness to mentor and train apprentices and operators to improve their skills and understanding of machining.

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities,abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone tobe able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced arange of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
• Menopaus…