CNC Operator

Who We Are

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rollingstock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

The Role 

Are you an experienced CNC Operator looking for a new challenge? Would you feel confident operating CNC Machines and producing machined components to a production plan? Do you think you can do this in a safe and efficient manner, within the planned production time and to the required quality?

If so, this may be the role for you...

A day in the life of a CNC Operator…

• Setting, programming and operating CNC milling machines
• Accurately follow route card instructions and reading of engineering drawings.
• Use measuring equipment to ensure ongoing quality of components.
• Identify and load the correct tools for the job and change their inserts.
• Use of Dial Test Indicator (DTI) clock for probing and setting up the job. Setup whole range of jobs required on machine.
• Use of overhead cranes will be required periodically. Crane training would be an advantage but training can/will be provided.
• Load, edit and back up programmes into the machine, ensuring that the machine is programmed with the correct data for the process required for each rail.
• Competent in the use of grinders, and other power tools along with templates\ gauges
• Self-inspection of parts produced, resolving non-conformance issues
• Work in harmony with others in team to achieve production timelines..
• Train new operatives as and when required.
• Ensure that safety requirements are met and work in accordance with the company’s procedures and legislation. Wearing of correct PPE and housekeeping.
• Reporting of accidents and ‘near miss’ incidents in accordance with procedures.
• Communicate with the second shift via the shift log book and at shift changeover.
• Ensure quality standards are met and improved on wherever possible.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

About You

Essential

• Previous experience should include manufacturing industry, preferably in a medium to heavy environment
• CNC Operator Experience (milling)
• Ability to reading engineering drawings
• Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001)
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Experience of using CAD CAM
• Experience in programming
• Knowledge and previous use of Fanuc, Heidenhain and Siemens language

What’s in it for you…

Salary: £29,426 

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

• Shift Allowance 
• Flexible working hours 
• Company funded external qualifications 
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
• Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary 
• Professional and leadership development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition scheme

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

A note for recruitment agencies…

We endeavour to hire great talent directly and therefore the use of agencies will only be used to exceptional circumstances. Unsolicited CV’s will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our hiring team.