CNC Lathe Setter​/Operator

Location: On site / Brixworth, Northampton, UK
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value ourselves on providing technologically advanced solutions. We are innovating at pace in the development of high efficiency, race, and production ready, ICE and EV solutions for both land and sea.

You would be working for a business which is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments and in an environment which truly has a family feel and everyone knows your name.

With new projects and forecasted high throughput required in Manufacturing, we are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Lathe Setter / Operator on a permanent basis on day shift 8-5 Mon-Thurs, 8-4 Fri.

The purpose of the Setter/Operator role is to ensure the production of turned parts through the turning cell by way of machine utilisation and direct programming where required. Setting the part/process up and operating CNC lathes where required to ensure due dates are met.

• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others by following health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to and promote good environmental practices.
• Operate DMG and Hardinge lathes to produce components to the planned schedule.
• Manage the machine's workload to ensure any delays are avoided.
• Support the other machine operator/setters in technical queries.
• Action NCRs to ensure products are moved on through the process at a reasonable pace where possible and strive to establish data driven route cause corrections.
• Work with the ME department on upcoming jobs regarding setup conditions, methods of manufacture, and tooling improvements.

• Continue to build trust and mutual respect with all departments of the operations department by communicating effectively, professionally, and supporting other departments where necessary.
• Continue to build trust and mutual respect with all engineering departments, provide constructive feedback, and align technical feasibility of a product.
• Ensure consistency, alignment and knowledge sharing by collaborating with other members of the machine shop on assigned tasks.
• Support Cell Lead in acting as the bridge between the machine shop and Planning/ME/QE groups to ensure communication and drive to a common goal.

• Ability to produce tight tolerance turned parts to a high degree of quality and consistently.
• Good general IT and mathematical skills.
• Understanding of CNC code generation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Understanding of engines and the components within.
• Understanding of different CNC machine capabilities and physical attributes.
• Refined technical knowledge of CNC manufacture along with methods of manufacture.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and how to apply it in the real world.
• Open mindset to new ideas and be able to look inward as well as outward towards opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to use a calm and measured approach to technical issues that may arise.

• Apprentice trained to a minimum of level 3 or above and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in CNC manufacture.
• Experience of setting and operating 3 axis lathes with driven tooling.
• Experience with Siemens Controls.
• Experience with Hydrafeed bar feed system preferred.
• Experience of turning on manual machinery preferred.
• Experience in CNC code generation through direct programming or CAM generation.

• Competitive salary which will reflect your career to date, as well as your skills and level of experience.
• Performance related bonus.
• 35 days standard annual leave.
• Generous non-contributory pension scheme.
• Company-wide team activity events.
• Private medical health scheme.
• Salary exchange car scheme*.
• Cycle to work*.

As an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace.

To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies or recruitment consultants please

We are an out-of-town location with free on-site parking and easy walking access to shops, cafes and buses.