CNC Operator

Rate is £14.62 – £16.86 per hour, depending on experience.

As CNC Operator you will be accountable for setting up and operating a 3 axis Apollo router, 3 axis Ceamax router and a 5 axis CMS Atom/ Athena and Waterjet. You will also need to use your skills to query any error or change that you may observe, and you will be responsible for inspection and ensuring quality standards are being achieved in the manufacturing of complex components.

• Prepare and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, cutting and milling.
• Setting up fixtures, tooling and programmes.
• Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading production orders, SOPs, mechanical drawings etc.
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines.
• In-process inspection using various hand measuring instruments to ensure products produced are accurate.
• Meet production goals in regards to cycle time, quantity and quality
• To proactively identify, suggest and implement improvements into the production process.
• Report and control stock movements, ensuring safe storage of materials and machined parts.
• Check and maintain machinery and tools daily to ensure functionality (machinery/forklifts/vans etc).
• Ensure all deliveries are safely unloaded and goods packed away in rightful places with minimal delay.
• Adhere to health and safety and quality procedures, always ensuring workspace safety and cleanliness.
• To carry out any other duties within your capability as requested by Management.

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to setup and operate a CNC machine with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of general safety procedures.
• Full, clean driving licence / forklift licence.
• Good accuracy and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, teamwork, hands-on approach and a desire to be proactive and work with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Ability to install and maintain machine control software.
• Forklift licence.

Candidates are advised that this role will require you to complete and pass Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks and where applicable further National Security Vetting checks (NSV). Successful Candidates will be advised of the security vetting requirements subject to any job offer under conditions.