CNC Machinist in Redditch

Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers' specific uses.

Job Summary: To set and operate the full range of machine tools within the machine shop, and to aid with other areas of manufacture as and when required. To support and assist in the completion of all components through flexible working and active participation on all work associated and linked to the cell structures of the machine shop, so they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate as a team member within the department, whilst providing support to all associated areas of operation, including routine maintenance checks.
• Provide support and guidance to other employees, including the training of new employees on all aspects of the machining process, including safety.
• Maintain technical standards at all times, and demonstrate the capability and willingness to produce, edit, prove out and improve CNC programmes without supervisory or Production Engineering support.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of the machined product by carrying out checks and inspection using the full range of available equipment.
• Produce components within the agreed standard time, and suggest improved alternative methods of manufacture.
• Maintain the machine tool set-up by carrying out necessary changes to compensate for tool wear and replace cutting tools when necessary.
• Show flexibility within the machine shop and across shift requirements.
• Set and operate the majority of machine tools within a cell, and/or be willing and capable of operating all machines within a cell with minimal training.
• Offer ideas and suggestions for continuously improving the process.
• Supervise shifts not normally covered by a supervisor and provide cutter grinding service when necessary.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.
• Ensure safe working practices and all H&S policies are adhered to at all times.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience of working with CNC Machine tools.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements:

• Fully site based.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and drawings.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• Ability to produce products to Gardner Denver quality requirements.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Understanding of Health & Safety in the Workplace.
• Working to lean practices and techniques.

What We Offer:

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period).
• 7% Employer Pension Contribution.
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover.
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary.
• Cycle scheme (After probation period).
• Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year employment).
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment.
• Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies.