Hello,

My client in Rochester is looking for a CNC Setter operator due to expansion.

My client is a manufacturing organisation that designs and manufactures a wide range of electrical distribution equipment that is used throughout the electrical distribution and supply industry. Our products are used across the globe by a number of electricity supply utilities, satisfying their demanding requirements on many varied network designs and in wide ranging climatic conditions.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for setting and operating Mori Seiki, Tornado CNC machines and Citizen L32 machines to the required job specifications.

Principle Accountabilities:

-Responsible for machine changeovers and production runs based on machine utilisation and target completion dates and within set tolerances. Following works orders, drawings and material specifications.

-Responsible for setting/ operating lathes and machining centres by using Fanuc and Mitsubishi programming system on Mori Seiki, Tornado & Citizen machines.

-Supporting machining output by tooling choice and program design.

-Modify and create new programmes based on drawings and component demand on Mori Seiki , Tornado and Citizen machines.

-Responsible for producing components to the dimensions and special features as stated on the production drawing and in-line with strict tolerances.

-Using a range of measurement equipment including Vernier, micrometres, electronic height gauge, go and no-go gauges and SPC continuous monitoring system Training given.

-Accountable for recording all quality and production data required during the manufacture of components.

-Follow 5S principles; cleaning and maintaining own work areas to good manufacturing practice.

-Responsible for ensuring that all health, safety and quality guidelines are adhered to within the machine shop.

-Ensuring that safe operating procedures are adhered to in the machine shop.

-Responsible for performing daily machine checks, carry out routine maintenance and reports.

-Responsible for carrying out all other associated tasks to ensure the effective and efficient running of the machine shop.

Nature and Scope:

* Working within the machining department ensuring the efficient running of CNC machines.

* Supervision of the machine shop area and operators in the absence of the machine shop Supervisor.

* Minimise machine set-up time.

* Reporting any malfunctions of equipment and minimising machine down-time.

* Responsible for maintaining the condition and stock levels of tooling.

* Maximise material utilisation.

* Work with stock control to maintain accurate stock levels of materials and manufactured components.

* Generate reports detailing actual outputs verses targets.

* Train others to use the machines as and when required.

Qualifications/ Experience:

* GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

* Relevant apprenticeship.

* 3 years’ experience of CNC operating/ setting

* Experience of 5S in the workplace.

* Good literacy and numeracy skills

* Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.

* Read and understand manufacturing drawings.

* Good communication skills, verbal and written.

* Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative, managing oneself and workload

* An organiser with the ability to prioritise and delegate.

* Systematic approach to problem solving.

* Ability to work autonomously.

* A flexible approach to working hours.

* Relevant CNC programming qualification.(Desirable)

* Experience on Fanuc and Mitsubishi systems and Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable)

* Working knowledge of Moriseiki and Tornado machines. (Desirable)

Benefits:

* Discretionary Bonus Scheme.

* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 27 days after completion of 5

continuous years’ service.

* Pension Scheme.

* Secure on-site parking.

Salary: £34k

Location: rochester