CNC Miller Setter Operator

CNC Miller, Setter, Operator (Edit Programs)
£30,000 - £35,000 Per Year, Plus Overtime & Benefits
Luton

The Machinist will manufacture piece parts and sub-assemblies using various machine tools in accordance with laid out specifications/drawings, work instructions and quality procedures. The ideal candidate will be skilled in CNC milling and possess a proven track record to include manual machining. 

What you will do:

• Set, edit programs and operate CNC milling or turning machine to machine parts to specifications.
• Manufacture parts and components in a low volume production environment to engineering drawings.
• Manufacture or modify tooling, such as jigs, fixtures and moulds.
• Lay out and verify dimensions of parts, using precision measuring and marking equipment and knowledge of trigonometry.
• Demonstrate ability to achieve times specified on job travellers as indicated by Production Engineering to meet production requirements. 
• Demonstrate ability to utilise Epicor (ERP) system for logging work times to maintain booking compliance.
• Active involvement in improving workshop facilities as part of the lean program.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through involvement in structured problem solving and other activities using LEAN concepts.
• Report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence or dangerous condition to their line management in line with procedure.
• Switch off and secure unattended plant or equipment.
• Avoid improvised arrangements and suggest safe ways of eliminating hazards.
• Maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all Health & Safety requirements associated with the role.
• Never place themselves or fellow employees in danger by their actions.

What you will need:
Essentials:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering with proven experience as a CNC Machine Operator.
• Ability to understand and machine to ISO engineering drawings and ability to work to close tolerances.
• Competence in using measuring equipment e.g., micrometres and Vernier callipers.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good knowledge of 5S principles.

Desirable:

• Time served craft apprenticeship.
• Experience with CNC setting and operating CNC Vertical mills preferably with either: Winmax 5 (Hurco) or Fanuc (Parkson) Controls or experience with programming, setting and operating CNC lathes with either Mazatrol (Mazak) control or Siemens control (Doosan Puma)

Why work for us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays.
• Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance.
• Recognition reward schemes.
• Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.).
• Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers).

  Early Shift: Monday – Thursday 06:00 – 14:15, Friday 06:00 – 12:00  
  Late Shift: Monday – Thursday 14:15 – 22:30, Friday 12:00 – 18:00  

- Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory bank holidays  
- Pension: Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution and minimum 3.5% employee contribution