CNC Machinist

As a CNC Machine Setter Operator, you will be required to set and operate CNC machines to produce a range of components from a variety of raw materials including stainless steel and aluminium, ensuring all components conform to the engineering drawings.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform efficient setting and operating of the CNC machines, achieving or improving upon planned standard times and quality levels through program improvements
• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure optimal programs are created and products are produced as effectively as possible to the required quality standards
• Use a range of measuring equipment together with working knowledge of inspection procedures
• Undertake self-inspection and inspection of others work with some plotting of statistical process control (SPC) data
• Work with a range of materials including mild steel, nylon, aluminium, stainless steels and occasional use of exotic materials (e.g. Duplex)
• Work using imperial and metric measurements
• Work as part of a machine shop team and interfacing with production control, design and production supervision
• Undertake material handling as required loading, unloading and manoeuvring materials and finishing components
• Support the training of apprentices and trainees
• Work in a safe manner; driving positive behaviour and leading by example with regard to the company’s health, safety and environmental policies
• Carry out any other responsibilities not listed above as may reasonably be expected

 

Who we’re looking for:

 

You will be time served (or possess other equivalent qualifications) with similar previous experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing organisation. You must have experience of setting and operating bar fed and chucking type CNC lathes. Experience of sliding head machines is advantageous. Programming experience on Fanuc is essential and DMG Mori Cincom is highly desirable.

You will have a flexible approach to work activities; including operation of multiple machines and working shifts and overtime as required to meet production needs. It is essential you have a working knowledge of inspection procedures and are able to use a range of measuring equipment. You will demonstrate a positive, innovative and motivated approach to your work combined with the ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met, using strong communication and problem solving skills. You should also have an appreciation of quality improvement techniques and principles.

These positions will be on a full time, permanent basis working a 38.75 hour week on a two shift rotation (days/backs) with shift allowance of 20%.

 

What we offer

 

Employee Assistance Program including WeCare wellbeing app

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Pension scheme

Training and development

Free on-site parking