CNC Machinist (Turning)

As a CNC Machinist, you have responsibility of programming, setting and operating CNC lathes in the Machine Shop Department.

Personal Responsibilities

• To maintain and adhere to all company standards, policies and procedures, and conduct themselves in line with the company values and code of conduct.
• To maintain and support the Senior Management Team, Operational Management team, and other departments within the business through excellent relations and communication methods.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Programs machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up machines by installing and adjusting chucks, collet chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and bar feeders etc.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to company production, quality standards and procedures.
• Maintains specifications by observing machining operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; speaking to line manager to call for repairs.
• Maintains continuity of jobs in department by properly documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs on job cards, timesheets and/or SAP systems.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs and/or timesheets.
• Updates job knowledge by actively participating in on-the-job training opportunities; familiarizing yourself with company policies, processes and procedures and, making use of the Standard Operating Procedures available.
• Accomplishment toward organisations goals by accepting ownership for undertaking new and different requests; exploring opportunities to continually improve on existing processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• To carry out any additional work as reasonably requested by your line manager.

Job Skill Set

• Must be able to read, understand and edit ISO programs for turning.
• Ability to program ISO controls a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of programming and setting live tooling and sub spindles an advantage.
• Able to demonstrate sound technical engineering knowledge such as reading and interpreting engineering drawings and G, D & T features, selecting best tooling and inserts to produce required features etc.
• Experienced Problem Solver.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Coaching and skills share.

Experience

• Time served apprenticeship or minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of working with PTFE a distinct advantage.
• CMM experience would be an advantage.

Education and Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.

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