Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Machine-shop Supervisor and working closely with the Production Planning department and Purchasing Department the machine shop technician will be responsible for creating programs for CNC Machines using 3D CAD Models or data taken from technical drawings.
Setting up and running CNC Machines and ensuring the machines are working at full capacity, producing high quality components to lead times.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning out the most efficient order for machining operations on each job.
* Checking that work meets quality and technical standards.
* Maintain equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements.
* Ensure all CNC Programs are fully backed up for future repeat orders.
* Effective communication with Engineering team to ensure all design changes during manufacture are captured.
* Adhere to the company's procedures, policies and goals
* Ensure at all times that health and safety regulations and guidelines are followed
* Ensure that all procedures are followed as specified in the Quality Manual
* Ensure that all documentation related to your work is kept accurate and up to date in accordance with BS EN9001
* Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state and ensure good project house keeping
* Work in a conscientious and safe manner at all times, with due consideration of other personnel
* Answer all telephones and e-mails as and when necessary in a polite and courteous manner
?Skills & Experience
Essential
* Qualified to a recognised standard with a minimum of 3 years practical experience on CNC mills
* Experience working to high tolerances in a pressured environment
* Working from 2D cad drawings ideally with 3D CadCam experience (Training can be given)
* Confidence in measuring your own and others work
* To have a flexible and conscientious approach
* To work as a team and understand company values
* Able to work without supervision.
Desirable:
* Experience using manual lathe and mills
* An understanding of CadCam programming
* Working with Heidenhain and Mazatrol controls (Training can be given)
?Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
* Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
* The ability to work independently when required
* A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
* A resilient and adaptable approach
?Work life balance:
* 37.5 hour working week
* Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
* 28 days annual leave
* Christmas closure
* Holiday purchasing scheme
?Benefits:
* Group pension plan matched contributions up to 5%
* Income protection scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
* Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
* Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the additionof mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
* Regular sports and social activities
* Gym membership discounts
* Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
* Recruitment referral bonus scheme
* Excellent learning & development opportunities
* Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations
?Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
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