Acorn Recruitment • Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1SP
About this role
CNC Setter Operator
Redruth | Aerospace / Machine Shop | £19.46 to £29.38 per hour inclusive of shift allowance | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is proud to be working in partnership with Pall Redruth, a world-leading manufacturer in the aerospace and industrial engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join a forward-thinking organisation renowned for precision engineering, technical innovation, and manufacturing excellence.
Key Duties
- Set and operate CNC machines in line with engineering drawings, planning sheets, and quality standards.
- Ensure machining operations meet production targets and agreed cycle times.
- Maintain consistent quality output, ensuring all components are machined to precise specifications.
- Adhere to all safe working practices, using safety guards and PPE provided.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fabrication and Machine Shop departments.
- Support wider production requirements and departmental objectives.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth workflow and quality control.
- Effectively and efficiently set and operate CNC lathe/milling machines using the Planning Sheets, tooling, gauges and material provided.
- Maintain a good volume of work through the machine using the guidelines of times given on the Planning Sheets or a time given as a result of a time request.
Requirements
- ONC/HNC or equivalent level qualification.
- Competent in the use of CNC machine tools, measuring instruments, and inspection procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and process documentation.
- At least 3 years within a CNC machining or precision engineering environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and self-motivated, with the ability to work a three-shift rotating pattern.
- Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- All employees are expected to work safely and comply with company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.
- Maintaining a tidy and hazard-free workspace is essential.
- Reasonable overtime may be required to support business needs.
- You will be required to work a variety of shifts on a rotating shift pattern as follows from
Monday to Friday
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Days
8am - 4:30pm.
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Rotating
6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm.
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Nights
10pm - 6am.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience).
- Permanent position within a stable, globally recognised organisation.
- Full training and ongoing professional development.
- Clean, modern, and safe working environment.
- Opportunities for overtime and long-term career progression.
- Very competitive shift allowance.
Interested?
Apply now to become part of the expert team at Pall Redruth - a company that values precision, quality, and continuous improvement. Or call the Truro branch of Acorn by Synergie and speak to Luke or Naomi.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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