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NexGen Consultancy LTD are currently recruiting for a CNC Section Team Leaderto join our client based in Draycott, Derbyshire.
Our client are a global leading manufacturer specialising within the food industry.
About the Role:
Our client are looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Section Team Leader to join their growing team. That person will be capable of leading the department, programming setting and running machining centres to produce quality parts to specification, checking their own work, using a variety of measuring equipment.
Working within our fast-paced workshop based in Draycott, Derbyshire, your role will see you programming, using Mastercam CAD / CAM software, setting Haas, Doosan and Star machining centres and running off parts to a high quality. Other key responsibilities include:
- Interpreting technical drawings to produce parts to the drawing specification
- Where necessary running multiple machines when on running jobs
- Work with/advise the Mechanical Design Team on manufacturing processes to reduce part cost, complexity, tooling cost and machining time
- Able and willing to look at processes to improve productivity where possible to accelerate output within the company
- Supervise the shop floor activity - 10 machining centres and liaise closely with supporting departments.
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide help and assistance to the Milling and Turning sections.
- Maintaining tooling levels and specifying new tooling where required.
- Maintain coolant quality and safety with regular testing.
- Coordinate with the Production Planner to prioritise and schedule machining orders to ensure efficient departmental operations.
- Promote a continuous improvement culture within the department.
- Maximise machine efficiency and utilisation.
- To ensure company quality procedures and requirements are followed and maintained.
- Training and development of new and existing staff.
- To Ensure all Health & Safety and Environmental obligations are met.
- Address issues within the department using corrective action to resolve.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A suitable engineering qualification would be advantageous.
- At least 2 years of experience in CNC Milling and CNC Turning (essential).
- Offline or partial offline programming using Cad/Cam software and Mastercam (essential).
- Setting and operating CNC vertical machining centres and lathe centres.
- Star sliding head machine experience.
- Haas control (training will be provided).
- Good organisational skills.
- Management and planning skills.
- Good communication skills at all levels.
What We Offer:
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- On-Site car parking
- Opportunities to grow and expand your skillset, further training and career development offered
- Company Pension
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
