CNC Setter Operator Programmer
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production
Description
SUMMARY:
To ensure goods and services are produced efficiently, cost effectively and quality, in-line with company standards and schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Technical
- Adhere to Company’s Quality Management System Quality Brief and ensure products adhere to Quality Management standards (ISO
9001, ISO
14001 and Q1)
- Responsible for production of Company products.
- Reading, interoperating, and working to drawings supplied.
- Ensure materials are available at machine, in correct type, quantities and specifications.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on machines, including lubrication, checking of levels and report back any issues.
- Set and run CNC Machines.
- Occasionally programming machines for modifications.
- Loading of CNC programs
- Prepare cutting tools
- Deburr components.
- Complete job record sheets.
- Running and checking “1st off’s” and random batch inspection.
- Ensure the programs/machine are running efficiently.
- Required to have your own tools and ensure they are in good condition.
Other Functions:
- Housekeeping (clean, efficient, and safe workplace).
- Ensure working area within Workshop is kept clean and tidy.
Time Management
- Ensure that work is completed within the hours and product targets/deadlines agreed with Manager.
- All production must be carried out as per the schedule.
- To clock in/out and fill in timecards correctly.
Communication
- Create an environment of open communication.
- Effectively communication facilities strategy and operational requirements to teams.
- Communicate to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor, giving feedback on all aspects that would affect completion, quality or delivery of our product.
- Inform the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any issues preventing you completing your duties.
- Excellent communication skills – written and oral.
Team Working
- Continually build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Positively promote the best interests of Leidos Industrial Engineers at all times.
Cross Functional Working
- Assist in inspections of products if required.
Health & Safety
- Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed.
- Always follow and promote Group and Company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all Company equipment and personal PPE are properly used.
Equality
- Fully understand and always adhere to the Company’s Equality Policy at all times.
Company Values
- All employees must conduct themselves in accordance with our Corporate Company Values and Business Ethics at all times.
Requirements
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent team player.
- Strong organisation skills.
- High level of personal resilience.
- Positive ‘can‑do’ attitude.
- Be friendly and approachable.
- High level of motivations and initiative.
- Ability to constructively challenge proposed operational and workplace needs to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
- Demonstrable experience of working successfully in a similar role.
- Strategic mindset.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in the same or similar job role.
- CNC knowledge (e.g. Fanuc/Siemens, Heidenhain controls)
- Knowledge of machinery, tools, equipment and materials common to the role.
- Previous experience in all or some of the following areas:
- Automation
- Automotive manufacturing
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Mechanical/material handling
- Pneumatics
- Inspection
- On site install
Qualifications
- Occasional requirement to work out of hours.
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Original Posting:For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
£29,500.00-£34,700.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer…
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