Applications are invited for a permanent position of CNC Machinist at our Nuneaton site reporting to the CNC Team Leader. The successful candidate will work a split double shift and will receive a competitive salary and shift allowance where applicable.
- The primary function is CNC machining of tooling, for composite component manufacture using Epoxy boards, Carbon composite parts and jigs and fixtures.
- Additionally working with Aluminium, Steel and other metals for a range of components currently being manufactured.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the correct speeds/feeds and optimum machine / operating practices are being adopted at all times.
- Ensuring that the program cycle time is consistent with the time quoted for the job and having the ability to run left and right-hand parts simultaneously where required.
- Holding a full understanding of component set-up by the use of holding/turn-over fixtures or plates with the ability to set up in a timely manner.
- Ensuring the accurate measuring of tooling and components using micrometers, verniers etc. where required.
- Responsible for running machines to maximum efficiency and ensuring that free running is optimised whenever possible. If operating more than one machine, ensure that spindle time is maximised in line with the priorities set.
- Focusing on continuous improvement and ensuring that any information that will improve future processes is provided to management / CAM programmers if appropriate.
- Coordinating with the CNC Team Leader to highlight required parts, material block ups or other materials and support required to ensure the job timing can be achieved.
- Maintaining high standards, keeping machines & surrounding areas clean and safe.
- Having a good understanding and ensuring preventative maintenance is carried out on the machines being operated.
- Flexibility to assist with any other reasonable task within any area of the Nuneaton site.
- The ability to read drawings would be advantageous to aid the manufacturing process.
Desirable Experience / Knowledge
- Fully trained in the use of all types of CNC machines fitted with Heidenhein controllers, Siemens and Mazatrol control.
- An excellent understanding of machining technology, setting machines and working to tolerances.
- Time served machinist with experience working in a manufacturing machining environment would be an advantage.
- Tooling being manufactured is more for bespoke projects and not production orientated.
Key skills
- Assertive, confident and flexible – able to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.
- A team player – keeping colleagues and customers up to speed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – able to build/maintain/develop relationships.
- Committed – ensuring the job is completed on time in line with customer requirements.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.