CNC Turner Setter Operator

Manufacturing
- Ampthill - Bedfordshire

**About the Role**
- Due to continued growth we're looking for an experienced
- **CNC Turner Setter Operator **to complement our team, producing
- **high value, low volume** or one off precision production parts. As our
- **CNC Turner Setter Operator** you’ll be responsible for
- **programming**,
- **setting **and
- **tool selection**, proving out and operating multiple machine tools including
- **multi axis (3 to 6 axis) **machining centres with various programming languages.
- This exciting opportunity is based from our state of the art 64 acre facility in rural Bedfordshire and benefits from a
- **4 day working week (Mon - Thu)**
- Support and input to the development of machining processes and tooling/fixture design.
- Ability of tool selection/optimisation and design liaising with tooling suppliers.
- Mentoring and training of others which may include apprentices.
- Working to specifications, procedures and engineering drawings.
- Develop and improve work procedures/processes with engineering team.
- Problem solve machine issues and facilitate corrective action plans.
- Ability to prioritise work load in order to meet deliverable commitments and support production schedule to optimise machine utilisation.
- Demonstrates high quality standards and support improvement initiatives.
- We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
- We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.
- So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programme there has never been a better time to apply We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too

**Required skills, qualifications and experience**
- Proven experience as a CNC Turner Setter Operator or similar role
- Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings producing conforming product
- Ability to program/post process (we use Heidenhain, Fanuc and Siemens)
- Understanding and modification of CAD/CAM software
- Good knowledge of inspection techniques and measuring equipment
- General engineering workshop practices and proven Manufacturing experience
- Ability to work from written and verbal process instructions.
- Ability to work independently from concept through to manufacture
- Adherence and accountability of housekeeping and 6S standards
- Adherence to mechanical and manual lifting processes
- High level of CoSHH and H&S awareness
- Competent computer skills including MS-office, MRP systems
- Good communication and reporting skills

**Desirable skills**
- Programming Languages - Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens
- Machine Tools - Cincinnati, Starrag

**Job Reference Number**
- 13873BR

**Employee Type**
- Full Time

**Hours Per Week**
- 37.5

**Working Schedule**
- 4xFlex

**Country**
- United Kingdom (UK)

**Clearance Required for Role**
- SC

**Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?**
- No

**What we offer you**
- At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
- We are an employer in support of and offering
- **Flexible working** with the option to also work a
- **4 day week** depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
- We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

**Business Environment**
- Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

**Equal Opportunit