CNC Setter/Operator MK1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Howmet Aerospace scores B on the Alion truth index.
Location: Redditch, Park Farm Industrial Estate,Cross Gate Road, B98 7TD
Position: Setter/Operator (MK1) with CNC experience
Competitive Hourly Rate: from £16.04 per hour plus 20% shift allowance, once trained and rotating between the Morning and Afternoon shift.
Based on setter / operator level in line with our Grading Structure.
Competitive Benefits Package - Up to a max of 10% Employers Pension Contribution, Up to 6 x Life Assurance, Benefits Health Care Package, Performance Pay, 25 + 8 statutory days holiday, overtime based on production requirements, excellent site working conditions, and uniform.
Shift Working Hours:
Day shift (when training) -Monday to Thursday 7 am to 3pm and Friday early finish at 12pm
Morning Rotating - Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 2.05pm and Friday early finish at 10.40am
Afternoon Rotating - Monday to Thursday 2pm to 10.05pm and Friday 10.35am to 3.15pm
The main purpose of this role is to produce fasteners to strict tolerances to certain specifications. To fulfil this role the post holder needs to be able to operate machinery utilising different materials whilst ensuring quality standards are achieved.
Set, Fault Find & Operate machines to produce fasteners to strict tolerances.
In process deburring and Self Inspection
To use gauges and measuring equipment to ensure product meets required specifications.
Self-certification of personal work.
To prove out downloaded programs so they are in line with the correct timings in accordance with our manufacturing and quality standards and then to upload the proven program.
Keep all computer files and manual paperwork accurate and up to date at all times.
Responsible for producing SPC charts and records.
Ensure housekeeping is maintained to the highest standards.
Ensure all quality procedures are adhered to, taking an active part in root cause analysis.
- Experience of working within a busy Manufacturing environment.
- Experience setting CNC Machines preferably DMG/Mori/CMZ/Doosan with fanuc/sieman controls
- Aerospace experience would be advantageous.