Contek are working with a client in Dorset who are experts in customising and manufacturing special purpose products to the diverse needs of their customers; whether it be for the for the PCB, Micro-Machining, Dicing or High-Precision industries.
Their products are created and machined to sub-micron tolerances by skilled engineers, supported each step of the way by their quality department, before they are fully assembled, tested and shipped from their UK factory.
Job Title
CNC Setter Operator's x2 - Nights
* **Night Shift hours: Mon-Weds 5:00pm-5:00am Thurs 4:00pm-10pm (12 hours per shift, Thurs is 6 hours) Total hours 42 per week (38 hours standard + 4 hours OT)
* Night shift premium is 1.45
1 x CNC Miller - Setter/Operator Haas
1 x CNC Turner - Setter/Operator Mazatrol
Reporting to
Department Team Lead
OVERALL PURPOSE
As an integral part of the production team, you will be responsible for the safe and effective Setting and Operation of a variety of machines to enable the manufacture of quality parts on time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal accountabilities
• To safely set and operate machines enabling the manufacture of components. You will work from standard operating procedures, drawings and process control documents, in accordance with production schedules and other agreed timescales.
• To help develop products and manufacturing procedures through the ongoing continuous improvement program.
• Share experience, knowledge and best practice
• Ensure that you raise to your team-leader in a timely manner any tooling/resources/materials and/or process issues that may impact on your principal accountabilities.
• Ensuring you raise any training and development needs to your direct supervisor to support your needs of the role.
• To carry out self-inspection and in-process checks
Health & Safety: All employees have a responsibility to co-operate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all other staff.
• To ensure that all work carried out complies with health and safety requirements as laid down by the company and by external bodies.
• Ensure you have read and understood the company Health & Safety Policy and procedures are implemented to ensure everyone’s safety.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring the workplace is consistent with the company’s health and safety policy
• Be familiar with all emergency and security procedures i.e. Fire drills.
• To recognize all accidents, injuries and near-misses that may occur must be recorded in the accident book.
Contribution to the Business:
• To take an active role in company initiatives such as continuous improvement, quality initiatives or new manufacturing systems and processes as they are introduced.
• Work together with colleagues in a considerate and respectful manner, following through on commitments made.
Other:
• Adhere to and live out core values at all times.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct policies and procedures at all times
• The post holder will also be expected to carry out any other duties which may reasonably be within the competence of the post holder, to meet the needs of the business.
• Play your part to ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive commercial information and work carried out within.
• Keep up to date with current practices
• Continuing your own professional development to ensure that you are aware of relevant statutory requirements, technological advancements or best practice applicable to your role.
Know-how/ Experience/ Qualifications
[Essential, unless stated otherwise]
• Experience of setting CNC machines is essential
• Ability to read Fanuc programs and alter offsets in line with part requirements
• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment is essential
• An understanding of reading manufacturing drawings is essential
• Basic computer literacy for data entry
• NVQ Level 2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations or equivalent is desirable but not essential as full training can be given
• Experience of working to tight tolerances is desirable but not essential
Skills/Competencies [Essential]
• Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels.
• Self motivation and motivation of others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness to take on a variety of tasks, new methods and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail/quality issues.
• Reliability.
• Flexible approach to deal with changing work environment
Physical issues
• The post holder will be expected to visit other sites.
• There may be an occasional requirement to travel.
• The role does require the candidate to be standing for the majority of the shift and running multiple machines is expected