CNC Operator

KM75: CNC Operator

Location: Bath

Salary: £44,500 Per Annum

Shifts: 3 rotating shifts between, early, late and nights.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the machine resource during operation and the tooling and fixtures (status, usability and cleanliness) specified for the process activities undertaken.
• To set (tooling and fixtures) and run (proven program) designated CNC resource, as defined in the work instruction, within a defined manufacturing process.
• The ability to carry out a minimum level of minor/ basic editing of CNC programs.
• Submit a near net shape and quality part for first-off inspection. Thereafter liaise with the quality team to close any defined gap between submitted work piece and design or stage drawing requirement.
• Where applicable, work to defined Inspection Control Plans (ICP).
• Carry out any data capture required to improve process capability and control e.g. Statistical Process Control (SPC) and / or Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Ensure that work is moved on to the next work center on completion of current operation.
• To support the business to meet defined KPIs e.g. On Time Delivery.
• To ensure health & safety requirements of the individual and team members are met.
• Actively support continuous improvements activities throughout the business.
• Support the process to ensure all necessary tooling, materials and documentation is available to facilitate on time manufacture.
• Support the development and maintenance of a multi-skilled workforce by training colleagues as and when necessary.
• Undertake any training identified / specified to achieve acceptable/ improved levels in a personal skill-set.
• Support the development and actively encourage a team culture within the machine shop manufacturing areas.
• Maintain systems and procedures to enable continuing compliance with ISO9100 quality standard.
• Work with/support multi-disciplined teams in the introduction of new products and production processes into full manufacture.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness in the machine shop areas.

Required Knowledge and Ability:

• Demonstrated experience in CNC machining (Milling and / or Turning and / or Mill-Turn) of high precision products from a variety of materials and forms i.e. solid, castings or forgings.
• Demonstrated experience in a high value, low volume mechanical manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Fanuc controls
• A demonstrable ability to problem solve is desirable
• Having a Secondary skillset(s) e.g. another CNC skillset, Manual Turning, EDM, Rotary and / Cylindrical Grinding etc. is a distinct advantage
• A demonstrable background in delivering Continual Improvement ideas is an advantage
• Computer literate.
• Good communicator at all levels