CNC Setter Operator

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Cosworth is a global technology business that delivers high 
performance engine and electronics solutions for customers in 
the automotive, motorsport and aftermarket sectors. 

Cosworth provides the automotive sector with engineering design 
services which can be combined with manufacturing, development and 
testing to provide a comprehensive and integrated service. 
Our motorsport experience gives us a passion for innovation, 
performance, reliability and the capacity to deliver to the most 
demanding deadlines. 

An opportunity has arisen to join our Northampton 
based Pistons team as a CNC Setter Operator. 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • To set and operate machines in a safe manner with regard to 
    themselves and others, complying with the Health and Safety at Work 
    Act.
  • To produce components to the company standard in the most 
    efficient / cost effective manner.
  • To be familiar with all systems and procedures of their 
    job.
  • Ensure that information is transferred between shifts and team 
    members as required.
  • If problems occur ensure the relevant people are kept informed 
    e.g. Team Leader, Shift Leader, Production Engineer, Scheduler 
    & Maintenance.
  • Help train other team members to carry out tasks in the correct 
    manner.
  • Be committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements 
    regarding methods, processes and tooling.
  • To highlight problems as soon as they occur to the Team Leader 
    / Shift leader.
  • Keep working area clean and tidy.
  • Work within departmental / company procedures.
  • In addition to the above, fulfil any other reasonable 
    requirement consistent with departmental objectives.

Skills, Qualifications & Attributes:

Essential:

  • Knowledge of Fanuc controlled Takisawa lathe or similar
  • Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the machining of 
    complex components.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate 
    effectively with all areas and levels of the business.
  • Positive approach, high motivation and willingness to work as 
    part of an integrated team

Desirable:

  • Have knowledge of Fanuc and Heidenhain (iTNC 530i) 
    machines