GPW Job Ref: E(phone number removed)
CNC Turner Setter / Operator ideally with Fanuc program control experience of manufacturing components in Stainless Steel / Aluminium required for a permanent role in the Knutsford, WA16 Area. Competitive salary (DoE) + The basic working week is 40 hours/week (Mon - Fri days – 8am – 4:30pm) plus possible O/T and is expected to move to a double days shift pattern (6-2 / 2-10 with 25% shift uplift payable) later this year / early next year.
Salary & Benefits:-
- Competitive salary (DoE) - plus 25% shift uplift when role moves to double days shift pattern.
- HoW: Approx. 40 hrs/wk – Days: M-F8am-4:30pm, Double Days – Wk 1: M-F 6am-2pm & Wk 2: M-F 2-10pm.
- 20 days holiday plus b/hols – increasing 1 day/year to max of 25 days plus b/hols.
- Yearly company bonus
- Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance plan
- Overtime at 1.5x for midweek and weekends.
- Yearly company bonus
- Rest room with TV, drinks & snacks machine, fridges, microwaves and sandwich ordering service.
Purpose of the role: Reporting to the Machining Team Leader, to effectively produce components using the CNC machine in accordance with the job specification/drawing and works order.
The successful CNC Turner Setter / Operator day to day duties will include:
* To effectively produce machine components to the required quality and timescale and in accordance with the job specification/drawing and works order.
* Prioritise, in accordance with Team Leader’s instructions and work in progress requirements, works orders received from the Cutting Room
* Ensure material received is appropriate and cut to size. Refer any inaccuracies to the Team Leader.
* Identify and load the appropriate programme for the specific job, referring to the Pro-Engineer report. If no programme exists or a program error has occurred report to the Team Leader
* Manufacture the component to production deadlines using the CNC machine or Manual Lathe, ensuring the machines are operated safely and that the appropriate checks have been carried out
* Store any new programmes correctly for future access
* Ensure that the completed component is checked against the specification, is de-burred and engraved and blasted as required
* Pass completed component and documentation to Team Leader
* Manufacture jigs and fixtures to aid the machining of components
* Follow the machine maintenance schedule in accordance with the operators manual
* Ensure that the machine oil levels are checked periodically
* Respond appropriately and quickly to machine alarms for maintenance purposes
* Report any faults with the machine to the Team Leader
* Ensure that the machine maintenance records are maintained and updated
* Ensure that scrap material is stored appropriately
* Carry out weekly 5S audits on area as requested by Team Leader
* Deal professionally, competently and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in problems and offer advice with verbal and written communications
* Clean and tidy work including machine area on a daily basis
To be suitable for this CNC Setter / Operator (Lathe / Turner) role you must have the following experience / characteristics:
* Must have previous experience of setting / operating CNC lathes.
* Must have previous experience of using manual lathe.
* Must be a time served machinist.
* Must have undertaken formal training in CNC setting and operation.
* Highly motivated and keen to succeed.
To be more suitable for this CNC Setter / Operator (Lathe / Turner) role it would be more advantageous if you have the following skills / experience:
* Ideally will have attended programming courses run by machine manufacturers.
* Programming experience.
* Relevant qualifications in manual machining / CNC machining.
* Previous experience of manufacturing stainless steel / aluminium parts.
* Previous experience of using Hitachi Seiki HiCells C.N.C machines.
* Previous experience of using Fanuc control systems
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The successful CNC Turner Setter / Operator will need to be flexible and be able to work overtime with little notice. Will have previous experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.
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