CNC Lathe Operator 5391

CNC Lathe Operator

Nights and Days available

Double Days: up to £37,000 per annum including shift allowance 

Nights: up to £43,000 per annum including shift allowance

Our client is looking for a talented CNC Lathe Operator, this role will require you to get a security clearance, candidates are required to hold a British nationality. 

My client needs a CNC turning programmer/operator with good knowledge of Mazatrol and/or Fanuc controls.

The Individual will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating the CNC lathes. 

Required Skills

• You should be able to program, setup and machine a range of features on parts such as tapers, spiral grooves, chamfers, and radii to name a few.
• They should be familiar with setting and operating bar feeders and selecting the correct tooling to machine features.
•  The parts will generally be machined from composite materials. These materials will all be machined using extraction or LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation)
• Operators self-inspect their work, with operation First Off’s having a secondary inspection performed by a fellow operator before being signed off.
•Operators will be confident in the use of standard hand-held inspection equipment with knowledge of CMM and Shadowgraph use considered an advantage.
• Experience of working in a target driven production environment.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings with a good understanding of the related G,D & T symbols and how they apply to the part.

This Job is subject to Security clearances 

Responsibilities

• Ensure any activities you carry out are done with Health and Safety criteria at the forefront – i.e ensure Safe Working Procedures, Risk Assessments and Lock out/Tag Out procedures are read and understood before operating any equipment on site.
• Raise any performance or H&S issues immediately with the shift leader or supervisor.
• Meet production and quality criteria on a daily basis.
• Ensure documentation is completed fully and accurately when performing any duties on the shop floor.
• Carry out quality checks on products and record the information accurately.
• Make suggestions on how to improve the processes in relation to production quality or manufacturing time.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping standards in any area you operate
• Assist in training and mentoring new operatives and apprentices in that cell
• To carry out additional reasonable duties as required by business needs.

Skills & Abilities

Good communication and numeracy skills and can be proactive and flexible.

Benefits

• 26 days of annual leave
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• Income protection scheme and Private medical cover
• Cycle to work scheme

If you would like to be considered for this position please email your CV to megan.gilder@first-base.co.uk or call Megan on 01453 755330.

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