CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator

Monday to Thursday 7 am - 4 pm

Friday 7 am - 12 pm

Job Purpose - To machine components and assemblies to drawings, and customer requirements and in line with the company’s Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Key Accountabilities -

• Read engineering drawings and determine the fixtures, attachments, tools, and labour necessary to complete jobs according to specifications, and mount them to the machine before beginning to cutting
• Modify machine speed, tooling, and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts
• Oversee the cutting process, adjust where necessary throughout each job, catch mistakes as they happen, and take necessary measures to eliminate errors
• Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold the company's reputation
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, coolant, cleaning, and tool replacement
• Work by company checklists and procedures, only signing off work where you are completely confident it meets the specification
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and wearing the correct PPE
• Ensure correct hygiene standards are adhered to for own work and surrounding areas
• Checking programs for colleagues
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Work safely ensuring the wellbeing of yourself and those around you.
• Machine start-up/shutdown
• Identify and report potential injury causes in the workplace
• The above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive. You may from time to time be expected to perform other duties within your capabilities.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Qualifications -

Essential

• Grade 4 GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience in CNC Machining programming and interpreting CNC software
• Experience in reading and working on drawings, including tolerances and dimensions
• Pro-active Communication with colleagues and customers to ensure excellent customer service
• Team working skills including communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Attention to detail and natural curiosity to thoroughly investigate and problem-solve
• Values precision, and enforces quality standards
• Comfortable using tools and maintaining machinery

Desirable:

• L3 Apprenticeship in Machining or equivalent
• Experience working on Siemens and Protrak Controls
• Experience working to Aerospace and Nuclear drawings
• Experience in machining to a description / written instruction or sketch.