CNC Miller Setter / Operator
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TE Connectivity is seeking a CNC Miller Setter/Operator in Hastings for a full‑time onsite role. You will set up, optimise and run 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machines, fit workholding and tooling, verify programs with measuring equipment and ensure parts meet drawings and quality procedures while recording OEE and maintaining time standards. Daily maintenance, housekeeping and EH&S compliance are essential, with flexibility for ad hoc tasks. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years’ experience setting and operating 3-5 axis machines and a time‑served apprenticeship, with desirable familiarity with Fanuc, Citizen or Mazatrol, and the ability to read drawings and use inspection tools; be organised and multi‑skilled. Benefits include competitive pay, 25 days leave, pension up to 10% and more. Apply with a CV highlighting continuous improvement and a strong safety record, and show you value integrity, inclusion and teamwork.
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Job Overview
TE Connectivity's CNC Machinists are responsible for the setup, optimisation, and operation of various CNC Machines within the machine shop. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures.
Location: Hastings
• Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring equipment on first articles and apply appropriate adjustments and program modifications
• Ensure component compliance in accordance with engineering drawings and quality procedures using a range of inspection equipment.
• Record daily operations on machine tools and provide operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) results daily.
• Maintain and improve time standards.
• Ensure that daily maintenance is carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Observe health and safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
• Adhere to company procedure at all times.
• To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time by the business within Production or elsewhere as may be required.
What your background should look like:
• Set-up a range of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machine tools by installing and adjusting work holding devices, tooling, spindle liners and bar feeders.
• Operate a range of 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC machine tools, ensuring that machine down time is minimised.
• Verify programs and settings using a range of measuring equipment on first articles and apply appropriate adjustments and program modifications.
• Ensure component compliance in accordance with engineering drawings and quality procedures using a range of inspection equipment.
• Record daily operations on machine tools and provide operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) results daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the department. Improving processes and applying tools and methods from the TEOA site plan.
• Maintain and improve time standards.
• Ensure that daily maintenance is carried out as required.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Observe health and safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
• Adhere to company procedure at all times.
• To support with any other ad-hoc tasks where required
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time by the business within Production or elsewhere as may be required.
Requirements
• 3 - 5 Years setting / operating 3,4,5 axis machines
• Time served apprentice with C&G/NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience of Fanuc, Citizen and Mazatrol is desirable.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using a range of measurement equipment.
• Organized and self-motivated to work with minimal supervision.
• Fully flexible with tasks and the ability to multi-skill.
Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that a license is required or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment conditional upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for an alternative position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.
Employee Benefits
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension up to 10%
- Income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Rewards discount site for employees
- Spot / Impact bonuses available
- Potential for annual Bonus
- Credit Union
- Access to free 24/7 online GP and other healthcare, such as counselling
- Free financial advice and mortgage brokerage