CNC Miller/Turner

• The CNC Machinist will produce machined parts by programming, setting-up, and operating CNC lathes, CNC vertical milling machines, predominantly turning.

• traditional lathes and milling machines in a safe, reliable and effective manner in our bearing repair workshop. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine the fixtures, attachments and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications and mount them safely on the machine prior to beginning cutting metal.

• Discuss project instruction and specifications with engineers and supervisors to guarantee consistency between plans and products.

• Collaborate with colleagues to modify designs when existing ones are not feasible.

• Modify machine speed, tooling and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts in a range of different ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

• Experience of machining Various metals * Ability to write Fanuc, Siemens and Hurco programs.

• Oversee cutting process, make adjustments throughout each job, catch mistakes as they happen and take necessary measures to eliminate errors.

• Supervise machine operating parameters (e.g. temperature and tool wear).

• Review and interpret cutting plans, enter them into control outlets before jobs and alter them to correct mistakes when necessary.

• Management of consumables such as lubricants, tips and drills.

• Higher school diploma or equivalent in mechanical engineering or machining.

• Not less than 3 years hands-on CNC milling and turning experience in a manufacturing workshop with not less than 1 years’ experience in a repair workshop. Experience with 4-Jaw chucks are a definite advantage.

• A comprehensive understanding materials handling including crane driving and slinging.

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical skills including manual & CNC machining (milling and 4-jaw chuck turning an advantage)

• A good knowledge of CNC software and hardware programming skills

• Problem solving skills, particularly concerning the repair of worn parts where there is evidence of distortion, wear, ambiguous instructions, lack of clear information etc.

• Effective record keeping.

• Flexible working hours

• Hours of work Monday to Thursday 7.00 am to 15:30 pm. Fridays 7.00 am to 12:30pm

• Generous holiday Scheme 25 days a year plus 8 statutory days

• Pension contributions where the company pays up to 6%

• Scope to progress within the company.

• On Site Parking.

• Sick Pay

Hours

• Monday to Thursday 7.00 am to 15:30 pm. Fridays 7.00 am to 12:30pm