KAP TechnicalÂ
CNC Machine Shop Team Leader
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Location: Draycott, Derbyshire
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If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that designs, manufactures, and builds state-of-the-art machinery,
We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Section Team Leader to manage our growing machine shop team. This role involves programming, setting, and operating machining centers to produce high-quality parts to specification, as well as leading the department to achieve production goals. Working within our busy Draycott workshop, you’ll program with Mastercam CAD/CAM software, set up Haas, Doosan, and Star machines, and run high-quality parts. Key responsibilities include:
- Interpreting technical drawings to produce parts accurately to specification
- Operating multiple machines where feasible to maximize efficiency
- Collaborating with the Mechanical Design Team to optimize part costs, complexity, tooling, and machining time
- Implementing productivity improvements to enhance output
- Supervising shop floor activities across 10 machining centers and coordinating with supporting departments
As a CNC Section Team Leader, you will play a critical role in our Operational Management Team, providing leadership in production, continuous improvement, and planning.
Main Responsibilities:
- Providing support to the Milling and Turning sections
- Managing tooling levels and specifying new tooling as needed
- Ensuring coolant quality and safety with regular testing
- Coordinating with the Production Planner to prioritize machining orders for efficient operations
- Fostering a continuous improvement culture within the department
- Maximizing machine efficiency and utilization
- Upholding company quality standards and procedures
- Training and developing new and existing team members
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental requirements
- Addressing departmental issues through corrective action
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Relevant engineering qualification (preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in CNC Milling and CNC Turning (essential)
- Experience in offline or partial offline programming with CAD/CAM software, including Mastercam (essential)
- Proficiency in setting and operating CNC vertical machining centers and lathe centers
- Experience with Star sliding head machines
- Familiarity with Haas control systems (training provided)
- Strong organizational, management, and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for skill development and career growth in a supportive environment
- Recognition of achievements and successes
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Convenient location near Derby city center and local amenities
- Company pension scheme
- Refer-a-Friend program
- Free on-site parking