CNC Section Team Leader

**If you would enjoy working in a fast-paced, interesting environment and thrive as part of a team that designs, manufactures and builds its own state-of-the-art machinery, then Millitec wants to hear from you.**

**About the Role**:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced CNC Section Team Leader to join our growing team. That person will be capable of leading the department, programming setting and running machining centres to produce quality parts to specification, checking their own work, using a variety of measuring equipment.

Working within our fast-paced workshop based in Draycott, Derbyshire, your role will see you programming, using Mastercam CAD / CAM software, setting Haas, Doosan and Star machining centres and running off parts to a high quality. Other key responsibilities include:

- Interpreting technical drawings to produce parts to the drawing specification
- Where necessary running multiple machines when on running jobs
- Working on small batches of high-quality parts with a right first-time attitude
- Work with/advise the Mechanical Design Team on manufacturing processes to reduce part cost, complexity, tooling cost and machining time
- Able and willing to look at processes to improve productivity where possible to accelerate output within the company
- Supervise the shop floor activity - 9 machining centres and to liaise closely with supporting departments.

The CNC Section Team Leader will a key member of the Operational Management Team that will provide leadership and vision for Machine Shop Production, Continuous Improvement and Planning.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Ensure CNC vertical machining centres & lathes are set and operated as efficiently as possible
- To provide help and assistance to Milling and Turning sections
- Plan work from the material ordering/cutting stage through to machining and finishing, including route cards, manufacturing method, work holding, fixturing, tooling, de-burring and delivery to stores
- Maintaining tooling levels and specifying new tooling where required
- Maintain coolant quality and safety with regular testing
- Machine maintenance
- Prioritise and schedule machining orders targeting the efficient running of the department as a whole.
- Promote a continuous improvement culture within the department
- Maximise machine efficiency and utilisation
- To ensure delivery targets are achieved
- To ensure company quality procedures and requirements are followed and maintained
- Training and development of new and existing staff
- To Ensure all Health & Safety and Environmental obligations are met
- Address issues within the department using corrective action to resolve

**Qualifications, Skills, knowledge Required**:

- A suitable engineering qualification would be advantageous.
- Experienced in CNC Milling and CNC Turning
- Offline or partial offline programming using Cad/Cam software
- Setting and operating CNC vertical machining centres and lathe centres
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Self-inspecting work
- Star sliding head machine experience
- Mastercam (training will be provided)
- Haas control (training will be provided)
- Good organisational skills
- Management and planning skills
- Good communication skills at all levels
- Able to work under pressure and lead by example
- Adaptable to change
- Flexible with a willingness to learn new techniques

**About Millitec**

Millitec Food Systems are a leading innovator in automated food processing equipment and robotics and produce nothing but the highest quality products. We’re based in Draycott, Derbyshire, but our award-winning machinery is used by customers across the globe. Our team is a friendly, supportive bunch who enjoys working hard and celebrating our achievements.

What we offer:

- The opportunity to expand and grow your skills in a supportive environment
- Recognising and celebrating success
- Competitive Salary - depending on experience
- Great location - we’re 15 minutes from Derby city centre, 3.5 miles from the M1, and our office is just a short walk away from local amenities including shops, cafes, and the post office
- Company pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free on-site parking

**Day Shift**: Monday - Friday

**Salary Guide**: £17.00 to £19.00 per hour, depending on experience

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Derby, DE72 3PS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- CNC Milling and Turning: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £17.00-£19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Derby, DE72 3PS (required)

Ability to Reloc