Reporting to: Shift Supervisor

Objective: To provide day to day support to the department and production manager. Setting and operating 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC machines Mazak, Matsuura, Mikrons & Doosan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and operate CNC machines: Mazak, Matsuura, Mikrons, Doosan
• Preparation of fixtures/tooling, as directed.
• Run proven programmes, adjust work and/or tool co-ordinates and correct any errors
• Set tools and produce a ‘First Off’ part to correct quality standard
• Carry out 1st off inspection from engineering drawings and update paperwork
• Ensure the cell output is made to the agreed schedules
• Ensure the quality of the machine output is to required specification
• Apply machine maintenance as per schedules
• Co-operate and liaise with all other areas when required
• Ensure 5’s is maintained in the cell and other areas
• Carry out any other duties reasonable within capability including possible secondment to work in other areas on the shop floor

Additional Working Hours

• Work overtime when required, weekend working etc.

Key Competencies

• Able to set and operate CNC machinery to produce parts and inspect to the required standard
• Setter / Operator with strong background knowledge of milling
• Must be competent operating with FANUC and/or Heidenhain controls
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to use a wide variety of measuring equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and support resolution
• Good time management skills to meet deadlines
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings