Closing Date for Application: Thursday 10/10/2024 Our production teams build our ventilation products to the highest standards, ensuring that Nuaire’s reputation for quality, safety and innovation is upheld. Working closely with internal cross-functional teams, we ensure that customer orders are built to schedule, providing them with the excellent products they have come to expect from Nuaire. The Role Reporting to the Team Supervisor the main duties of a CNC Machinery operative are to use various types of machinery available to produce sheet metal components. Typical equipment employed would be CNC turret punching, laser cutting, and both automatic and manual press brake folding etc. (operation of other types of machinery available dependent on customer requirement). The position requires a focus on company quality standards whilst meeting both efficiency and productivity targets. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, undertaking a variety of processes depending on customer demand, challenge personal performance and excel in developing new skills to support the team and deliver consistent results. General duties Be proficient in the use of CNC press-brakes, punches, and laser machines; this would involve both setting and operating. Operation of other types of machinery dependent on customer requirement. Be proficient in the use of measuring equipment, i.e., protractors, measuring tapes etc. To confidently be able to interpret 2D drawings in both blank format and folded views and be able to think and work in 3-dimensional space. Operate the various production machinery as required through training, and ancillary equipment such as lifting equipment, fork trucks and pallet stackers. Use both drawings and the production system to check the quality and quantity of components and determine whether components are suitable for assembly. Load or create CNC programs as required. Load relevant tooling and then produce component accurately to drawing and relevant standards. Book components to stock and correct stock for any losses (DMR’s) Be accurate in logging the processing times taken by booking on/off works orders. Stack components appropriately for onwards progress to next operation, assembly, or dispatch. Liaise with others to ensure continuous flow of pallets, trolleys, stillages and parts. To undertake all basic machine startup checks including maintenance, guard operation and tooling checks. Log and record any machine faults via the maintenance system. Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping at both the machine and immediate production area. Participate and contribute to daily SQDP meetings. Responsibilities Health & Safety/ Wellbeing Take all reasonable measures for their own health and safety and for the safety of others around them that may be affected by their acts or omissions. Comply with company health and safety regulations, company quality and environmental standards. Ensure all operator safety and equipment/machine checks are carried out effectively. Ensure compliance with procedures, operating instructions and work instructions. Co-operate with the employer to enable the employer to comply with their legal obligations. Ensure the operation of all machinery is undertaken as per training adhering to any company policies and procedures with particular emphasis on risk assessments, safe systems of work and use of PPE. Report all accidents, near misses and unsafe practices / dangerous occurrences to their supervisor. Report any faults / defects with regards to machinery, plant, work equipment etc to their supervisor. Wear, store, and maintain all personal protective equipment provided to them for any assigned task. Ensure that all waste is disposed of in the correct manner, segregated / recycled as per company procedure. Productivity Perform regular component checks to ensure consistency of component quality. Suggest any improvements to prevent defective components. Liaise with team supervisor to resolve any issues with component/machine processing. Ensure the planned workload is undertaken in a prioritised manner and stock control through the department is accurate. Utilising effective transport systems to provide components in a safe orderly and manageable environment. Continuous Improvement Proactively contribute to the team by suggesting improvements to working procedures to ensure better productivity results or quality improvements. Participate in daily team briefings. Be a proactive team member involved in implementing 6S projects. Ensuring set standards are implemented and maintained. i.e. housekeeping etc. Attend any relevant training needed. Flexibility of individual personal skills to learn additional machinery and processes. Actively participate in safety, quality and continuous improvement activities. Person Specification Key Behaviours Demonstrates a full understanding of customer expectations with an awareness of the impact that poor product quality has on customer trust and Nuaire’s reputation. Be self-motivated and driven, always looking for the next task. Be a team player and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our customers receive the product and service they expect. Requirements (Knowledge and Experience): Essential: Good people skills – effective at building working relationships, a real team player. Good problem - solving skills. Experience of working with IT systems. Good level of experience of CNC machinery. Good organisation and time management skills. Demonstrate a good understanding and ability, able to follow set instructions for safety and quality. Good understanding of PPE and manual handling techniques. Be willing to assist or train others if required. Be flexible a reasonable amount of overtime will be expected. Good numeracy and some level of computer literacy will be required but specific training will be provided. A good standard of English literacy and Mathematics (GCSE or equivalent). Pallet stacker and fork truck (training required but can be provided). Desirable: Previous experience of CNC turret punching, laser cutting, automatic or press brake folding machines. Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques. BTEC or VRQ qualification in an engineering discipline. NVQ level 3. Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.