Overview
Important: All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS level security clearance
Working: Possible flexible working hours.
❓ Want to work for a successful business, providing cutting edge solutions across the globe?
❗ A trusted and reputable company; with generations of expertise in mission-critical, multi-domain communications, command and control, cyber security and electronic warfare
The company have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Ideally the CNC Operator will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating a CNC lathe to produce precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications, working in our new, clean, air-conditioned machine shop.
Additionally, the CNC Operator must also have experience in running vertical machining centres to produce precision components. This includes knowledge of programming, setting up, and operating VMC's using CAM software and G-Code.
Responsibilities:
Create and implement machining strategies and action plans, as directed by the Machine Shop Team Leader, to ensure that the manufacturing facility supports the business strategic objectives.
Manufacture products and work with engineering to provide input to new developments and legacy products.
Work within a small, multi-disciplined team, operating and maintaining the equipment with focus on operating CNC Mills and lathes.
From time-to-time work on Milling machines as required
Interpret engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished work piece.
Be able to sequence operations, tooling, programming and setup requirements to manufacture components efficiently.
Liaise with Quality on non-conformance & suggest resolution activities.
Maintain batch traceability on raw material delivered and usage on Shop Orders.
Ability to recognize, solve & implement required changes for machining related problems.
Work in co-operation with Manufacturing team to ensure product meets the agreed standard.
Ensure that production documentation is kept up-to-date, accurate and legible.
Manage security of information as defined in the Information Security Policy.
Opportunity to offline programming using CAM software in the future
Experience needed:
CNC Lathe and Milling Machine Programming, Setting & Operating
Familiar with speeds and feeds for Aluminium and Stainless Steel
Understanding of programming languages FANUC, ProtoTRAK, G-Code
Desirable:
Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
Haas/XYZ/Bridgeport Machine Experience
Manual Turning & Milling
Use of 3D Modelling software (Solidworks HSM or Fusion 360 or OneCNC)
Basic CMM experience
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