CNC Machinist - Sliding Head
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set up and operate CNC sliding head lathes, including installation and adjustment of collets, tooling, spindle liners, and bar feeders.
- Verify programs and settings using appropriate measuring equipment on first-off components, making necessary adjustments and program modifications.
- Ensure components meet specifications in accordance with engineering drawings and quality procedures.
- Record daily operations and contribute to operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) tracking.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, applying lean tools and methods from the TEOA site plan.
- Maintain and improve time standards and ensure daily maintenance is completed.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Support ad-hoc tasks and reasonable requests from the business within Production or related areas.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience setting and operating.
- Proven experience with CNC sliding head lathes (Star, Citizen, etc).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Proficient in using a range of measurement equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all TE policies and procedures, including EHS and safety-first practices, while delivering exceptional ECE.
- Promote and embody company values and key behaviours in all actions.
- Demonstrate the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure exemplary work standards with minimal defects.
- Organized and self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Show initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Fully flexible with tasks and able to multi-skill effectively.