WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
RBSL is looking for a CNC Programme Machinist to join our busy Operation team in the newly refurbished Production site in Telford.
Working a 37 hour week over 4.5 days, you will be working with the workshop facilities and manufacture porotypes / spares for a wide range of military vehicle programmes.
You will prioritise safe working practices whilst professionally delivering against planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of equipment. You will be used to working within key performance indicator criteria.
Position Key Duties and Responsibilities:-
Fully confident in programme, setting, operating, loading materials, maintaining and programming a number of CNC machines on daily basis first time
Competent in using jigs and fixtures.
Undertake any offset or minor changes to programmes to produce quality components to drawing limits/customer requirements. Machine parts working to tight tolerances
Working from technical drawings as well as verbal and written drawings
Set up tooling and selecting correct tools for tasks
Ensure all tools and equipment that are used are suitable, fit for purpose and in date for an inspection required.
Able to make programme amendments and work with engineering and designers to help come up with concepts for new modifications
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications, review engineering drawings/technical drawings, and models to identify potential manufacturing challenges and offer design manufacturing recommendations
Help train and mentor apprentices so they become competent.
Self-inspect own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records
Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises).
Undertake estimating of future work
Carry out a trade specific risk assessment before every task.
Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined by your manager from time to timeWHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Educated to at least HNC level in mechanical engineering or has extensive experience as a CNC Programmer and knowledge of working on machines
Experience and knowledge in Mechanical theory and principles.
Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
Competent in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment
Competent in use of measuring equipment.
Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.
UK MOD 'SC' security clearance needed (If no SC yet, RBSL will sponsor application).
Communication skills, ability to transfer knowledge, and able to work within a high performing team.
Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.
Worked in the defence industry before
Competent in programming and machining using Heidenhein and Fanuc control systemsWHAT WE OFFER YOU
RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.
Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.
In addition, RBSL offer:
Global career opportunities
Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
37 hours over 4.5 days working week
Employer pension contributions up to 10%
Hybrid and flexible working
Life assurance cover
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Health cash plan
Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
Long Service rewards with additional holiday
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Private health care
Free access to onsite gym
Car allowances for eligible employees
Free onsite car parking
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Simon Fletcher
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