At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and set up FANUC CNC Mills to produce high-quality machined parts.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in St Albans with a focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Earn £19.00 - £20.00 per hour, plus overtime and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with potential for promotion.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in CNC machining with opportunities for career advancement.
- Qualifications: 5 years of experience in a similar role and skilled in operating FANUC machines.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
Salary: £19.00 - £20.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime & Benefits
Location: St Albans
Responsibilities:
- Produce machined parts by loading, setting up, and operating a FANUC CNC Mills; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment, and supplies.
- Ensure that all equipment, gauges and instruments are within calibration prior to use, including all personal equipment.
- Understand how the role operates within, and contributes to, the Company’s QMS.
- Report to Management any risks or opportunities which may impact upon achieving the desired outcomes and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that all equipment and materials are signed and accounted for prior to removal from inspection or designated location.
- Handle product in a manner to prevent deterioration and maintain fitness for purpose.
- Check stock of materials, components and tools and inform the relevant person when stock is needed. Verify receipt of stock into the workshop.
- Operate CNC Mills using FANUC software entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.
- Set-up Mills and load feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
- Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample work pieces; adhering to international standards.
- Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including milling, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements, detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and inform the Production Director of any problems, delays or defective work.
- Complete work operations as instructed by the work cards and complete all work cards including signature as required.
- Undertake all jobs in compliance with customer requirements identified on drawings, specifications and quality plans, as required.
- Seek advice and assistance from Production Director or Manufacturing Manager if unsure of any customer requirement identified on drawings, specifications or other documented data.
General Comments:
Limited programming work in short term. Due to current major contract, initially work will be loading machining and maintaining quality and consistency across key components. There will be opportunities for promotion if successful candidate shows proficiency in the role and ambition to progress to managing others.
Essential:
- Minimum 5 years experience working in similar environment.
- Qualified by experience of operating as skilled miller in similar role for minimum 3 years.
- Previous experience of operating Fanuc CNC Machines.
- Live within 30 mile radius.
Conditions of Employment:
- Salary: £19.00 - £20.00 Per Hour with regular overtime and bonus.
- Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays.
- Hours of Work: 40 hours Monday - Friday.
- Overtime: Time-and-a-quarter during the week; Time-and-a-half Saturday mornings.
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Join a dynamic team in St Albans as a CNC Operator/Setter-Miller, where your skills will be valued and nurtured. We offer competitive pay, generous overtime opportunities, and a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. With a commitment to employee growth, you'll have the chance to advance your career while working with state-of-the-art FANUC machinery in a collaborative environment.
