Job Description
CNC Programmer / CNC Operator
Brompton is looking for an experienced CNC programmer/setter/operator to join its prototyping department. The role requires someone with a hands-on approach and is open to tackling various multi-skilled tasks, has problem solving abilities and is willing to work within a team.
As this role is within the prototyping department, we often require our team to be open to learn new skills and have the enthusiasm totackle new technologies. Asa machine operator you will be a flexible, multi skilled person who can easily transfer between machine processes within the department. Required to occasionally work with manual milland lathe when supporting the team with projects. This is an exciting role for the right person that wants to work within product development, a passion for anything bicycle is an advantage but not a requirement.
The focus of the role is to work with design engineers and prepare CAD files offline(CAD/CAMM) and thenoperate a 5 axis CNC mill to produce parts with tight tolerance in small batches.
Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* 9 Day Fortnight This is a flexible working pattern where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This means, the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off.
* Annual Leave 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays.
* Competitive Salary Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
* Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employees receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
* Social activities - Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party, annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK), Birthday breakfast, volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few.
* Learning and Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
* Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Care and Health Support, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
* Mental Health We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges. Theres also Head Space, Bromptons approved wellness program for employees.
* Paid Leave We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.
Job purpose
* Produce parts to target times.
* Produce quality parts to meet drawing specifications.
* Operator machines effectively and safely.
Main duties
* Work offlineprogramming CAD/CAMM (5axis).
* Replenish consumables for machinery.
* Replenish tooling for machinery.
* Produce parts to quality standards from engineering drawings.
* Produce parts to expected target times.
* Operate machinery safely.
* Support continuous improvements.
* Liaise closely and support the design department, updating them of any potential issues.
* To be able to work as part of a small team inspecting own work and that of others within the section.
Other duties
* Operate manual machinery.
* Operation of 3D printers.
* General housekeeping of machinery and workshop environment.
* Support the training of apprentices and trainees.
Person specification/requirements
* At least 4 years of CNC programmer/operator experience.
* Be aware of Health and Safety standards.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Punctuality and reliability are very important.
* Good command of spoken and written English.
* Good personal skills.
* Effective communication, observation, and reporting skills.
* Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
* Organised, flexible, and persistent.
* Ability to work alone and unsupervised.
* Willingness to undertake training to increase or update skills.
* Has a good ability to understand improvements and identify them.
* Supports continuous improvements.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is a good knowledge of production processes and systems.
* A positive, innovative, and motivated approach to their work combined with an ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
* Experience with Hurco platform beneficial, but not essential.
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