Our engineering client is a world leader in their manufacturing field, with a global reach into over 30 countries and thousands of proven applications. Owing to retirement, they are now looking for a CNC Programmer/Setter in their machine shop, with experience of Fanuc.
This position is starting in September 2024
Position Summary
To programme, set and prove out components requiring manufacture on high/low volume CNC machines ensuring the highest quality standard by following set operating instructions and technical drawings.
Experience and Skills Required
- Good experience of Sliding Head & CNC lathes, programming & setting (both Fanuc).
- Ability to understand and follow technical drawings;
- Good time management with the ability to prioritise workload to achieve deadline;
- Good knowledge of dimensional measurement & control;
- Good knowledge of different types and grades of raw material;
- Good attention to detail;
Key Responsibilities
- Produce components whether it be a one off to a large batch to a high and precise specification and accuracy;
- Program and set CNC machinery and order appropriate tooling that may be required to complete scheduled jobs;
- Tool and fixture making that may be required for any large volume components;
- General machine maintenance;
- Perform self-first off and final inspection of yours and other staff members manufactured components;
- Working on manual machines as and when required and urgency dictates;
- General cleaning, sorting and tidying of the machine shop;
- Sort and rack ordered in material into the correct location of the material rack;
- Create change request forms for any alteration/additions to components being made;
- Fix/repair any damaged or ill-fitting components from other departments;
- General bench fitting activities;
- Cleaning out and stripping down machines after use;
- Assembly and packing of finished components;
- Preparation of components for welding, plating or painting;
- Assisting the stores on delivery of the raw material.;
- Ad-hoc tasks for line manager as require;
- Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts and to co-operate with Soil Instruments Ltd in order that the employer’s duty may be fulfilled