CNC Sliding Head Turner

Our client is looking for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner to join their busy production facility in Hastings. The position will be working on a rotating shift pattern, with shift allowance included in the annual salary.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a range of CNC Lathes, experience in sliding head machining, this must include the ability to program and set the machinery.

Main Duties

• Load/unload parts, distinguishing and identifying proper tooling/collets/fixtures
• Programming and set up CNC to complete new product and different functions
• Change the tooling of the CNC machines
• Observe machine operation to verify accuracy of machine settings and to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometer and dial caliper
• Adjust machine control, including part process
• As agreed, inspects tools for sharpness and usability, deburr and report concerns to Supervisor
• Verify "first piece inspection" using appropriate measuring instruments
• Post edit CNC programme to "fine tune" process for optimum performance
• Generally, monitor the work being undertaken and completed, testing and taking critical measurements to identify problems and the need for adjustment and to immediately make any adjustments as necessary
• Undertake CNC, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning (including fluid check etc)
• Maintain accurate data/records/documentation associated with your work
• Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements on services and associated systems
• Carry out tasks within allotted time limits
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies and procedures, codes, and legislation including Health and Safety
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its clients/customers to the Supervisor
• Contribute towards the smooth running of the team
• Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

Qualification’s Skills and Experience

• NVQ in engineering or a similar related qualification
• Must have solid background in Sliding Head CNC Turning
• Ability to program, set and operate CNC lathes machinery
• Confident using machine controls for program, setting and operating
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within CNC working environment
• Knowledge of CNC machinery, tools, equipment, and materials
• CNC knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• To understand and deliver good customer service
• Excellent attention to detail
• To have pride in the work place

Working Hours

• Expected hours: 39 per week, Mondays to Fridays
• Rotating shift pattern, 06.00 to 14.00 and 14.00 to 22.00

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

We will try to respond to reply to all applications. If, however you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited