CNC Machine Operative
- Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full induction
- Ongoing training
- Auto Pension scheme enrolment
- Free lunches from a set menu, Some exclusions may apply
- £18.17 Days
- £21.80 Backs
- £23.07 Nights
36 hours average per week
3 shift pattern - days, lates and nights(rotation)Responsibilities:
- Setting and operating 4 axis Horizontal CNC Machining Centres with Siemens 840D and Fanuc 31i Controls.
- Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Safely using overhead cranes to load medium to large fabrications into manual and hydraulic machining fixtures.
- Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
- Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth of cut
- Setting up and operating machines on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data
- Manually entering commands to retrieve, input or edit computerised machine control media
- Inspection, maintenance and setting of rotary CNC Tooling to ensure the highest quality of machined components is achieved
- Understand and interpret engineering drawings to verify conformance of machined part dimensions.
- Using gauges and measuring equipment to verify dimensions and alignment of assemblies.
- Safely using various hand tools and equipment to remove burrs and finish machined components
- Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Conferring with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining problems.
- Identifying and engaging in continuous improvement activities to raise standards of Safety and Quality within the facility
- Maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
- Adhering to PPE requirements and standards in place.
- Experience of working with rotating CNC tooling
- Time Served in a relevant Engineering Discipline
- Relevant experience in similar role
- Experience of operating Doosan Machining Centres is advantageous