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- Ensure the smooth running of the CNC Machine Shop. This will include hands on machine operating/programming and offline programming.
- Attending daily production meeting to establish and understand requirements.
- Assessing engineering drawings to establish a strategy for creating a machined part. Implementing the strategy with consideration to which machine, or combination thereof gives the most efficient use of time and resources, available tooling and whether new tooling is required.
- Alerting, and liaising with purchasing and production staff as to material/tool requirements.
- Offline programming using Hypermill software, to ensure each machine has the programs required for the planned work.
- Assessing and agreeing lead times with the Production Manager.
- Ensuring quality targets are always met. Liaise with Quality Engineer so that all parties are aware of tolerance limits and how these are to be attained and measured.
- Planning work across several machines in order to maximise machine efficiency.
- Liaising with engineering staff to ensure quotes are accurate with focus on materials and machine run times.
- Implement and maintain machine maintenance schedules.
- Have a strong involvement in the development staff members skill/capability levels and training. Including being invested in staff appraisals.
- Manage machine shop staff workload, holidays, attendance, and overtime etc.
Qualifacations:
Personal Attributes
- A proven track record in 3 and 5 axis milling and turning is essential as well as off-line programming experience. Preferably HyperMill.
- Backed up by qualifications in these disciplines.
- Ability to organise and run/oversee the running of multiple machines simultaneously.
- Supervisory experience an advantage.
Company Benefits
- 4 Day week
- Uniform provided
- Free onsite parking
- Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard rate
- Sick pay (After qualifying period)
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle Scheme
