At a Glance
- Tasks: Set, operate, and program CNC milling machines to create high-quality products.
- Company: Join Christie & Grey, a leader in innovative vibration and noise control solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company pension, free parking, life insurance, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and contribute to exciting projects across various sectors.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or relevant experience as a competent machinist.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, experienced CNC Machine Operator to join our professional and friendly team here in Tonbridge, Kent.
For over 100 years Christie & Grey have taken pride in designing and manufacturing innovative vibration and noise control solutions for customers around the globe.
We continue to grow by providing class leading customer service across multiple sectors such as Construction, Marine, Defence, Power Generation and Rail.
Position: We are looking for an experienced CNC Machine Operator, to run our Vertical Machining Centres.
You will be conversant with Fanuc controls, and can demonstrate a clear understanding of engineering drawings and machining symbols, having the ability to:
- Set, operate and program CNC milling machines efficiently producing products to drawings and specification.
- Plan your own production schedules to produce parts as required by the Production Manager.
- Positioning parts into jigs and fixtures prior to machining.
- Performs first piece dimensional inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by C&G quality standards.
- Set up and run new programs.
- Change CNC tool offsets.
- Perform minor preventive maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities, making sure the machine is set and left in a safe condition.
- To have a positive and flexible approach to working and good engineering practice.
- To maintain and improve productivity within machine capability to ensure production deadlines are met.
- Once trained, load and unload material manually or with forklift, depending on weight and size.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- A competent machinist either qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or has suitable relevant experience .
- Safety, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.
- Understands health and safety on the shop floor.
- Develops good working relationships with the other employees.
- Has a good working knowledge of the production environment and has ability to respond to change.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator in Tonbridge employer: Christie & Grey Ltd
At Christie & Grey, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Tonbridge, Kent, where our CNC Programmers/Setters/Operators can thrive. With over a century of expertise in innovative manufacturing, we offer competitive benefits including a company pension, private medical insurance, and life insurance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a friendly team dedicated to excellence in customer service across diverse sectors.
