Job Description
CNC Setter / Operator (Miller)
Permanent Position
Competitive Salary + Shift Premium
Double Day Shift
Mornings (Monday – Thursday - 5:45am - 13:30pm & Friday 5:45am - 12:15pm)
Afternoons (Monday – Thursday 13:15pm - 21:00pm & Friday 11:45am - 18:15pm)
Precision Manufacturing Business
My client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within a Lean production environment using Lean methodologies the CNC Setter / Operator will be required to set and operate the CNC machines efficiently and effectively producing quality components to satisfy customer requirements.
CNC Setter / Operator (Miller)
Job Description
* Setting and operating machine tools efficiently and effectively to an acceptable level of performance.
* Machining a variety of components in different batch quantities within required standards.
* Checking the quality of all parts manufactured to ensure they are within tolerance.
* Operating a machine within the manufacturer’s recommendations, checking the fluid levels regularly and reporting any faults as soon as reasonable to Production and Maintenance Departments.
* Programme editing and proving within operator’s capability.
* Being flexible and motivated to utilise the machine tools to their optimum performance.
* Multi-machine manning to enhance machine spindle time on the CNC machines.
* Reading and interpretation of CNC programs, editing of speeds and feeds if required.
* Reading and interpretation of manufacturing and customer drawings.
* Use of measuring equipment e.g. CMM/Vernier/micrometres.
* Participation in root cause analysis and defect processes.
* Participating in cross functional teams.
* Ensuring continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.
* Performing any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested.
CNC Setter / Operator (Miller)
Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills
* Experience and knowledge of working in a similar role within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment
* Experience and knowledge of setting and operating CNC Machinery
* Experience in 5 axis machining / Mill turns
CNC Setter / Operator (Miller)
Desirable Qualifications / Experience / Skills
* MAZAK machining experience (preferred but not essential)
* Relevant engineering qualifications such as a recognised apprenticeship is desirable
* Knowledge of the Defence/Nuclear industry and standards and accreditations is desirable