CNC Machinist (Turning)
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Job ID 2662
Job Description
Abou Us:
The Fluorocarbon Group, established in 1962, is a leading supplier of PTFE products and has expanded its portfolio to include a full range of Fluoropolymers and Advanced Engineering Thermoplastics. Our materials, recognised under the distinctive Fluorinoid brand name, are used in applications worldwide. We are recognised for our ability to provide innovative solutions in both materials and applications.
Job Title
CNC Machinist (Turning)
Business Function
UK Operations, Engineering
Role Location
Irlam, Manchester
Reporting to
Production Manager
Job Objective
As a CNC Machinist, you have responsibility of setting and operating CNC lathes (Fanuc and ProTurn controls) in the Engineering Division using a variety of materials.
Summary of Responsibilities
Personal Responsibilities
- To maintain and adhere to all company standards, policies and procedures, and conduct themselves in line with the company values and code of conduct.
- To maintain and support the Senior Management Team, Operational Management team, and other departments within the business through excellent relations and communication methods.
Job Responsibilities
- Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances.
- Programs machines by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
- Sets-up machines by installing and adjusting chucks, collet chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, stops, and bar feeders etc.
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to company production, quality standards and procedures.
- Maintains specifications by observing machining operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; speaking to line manager to call for repairs.
- Maintains continuity of jobs in department by properly documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs on job cards, timesheets and/or SAP systems
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs and/or timesheets.
- Updates job knowledge by actively participating in on-the-job training opportunities; familiarizing yourself with company policies, processes and procedures and, making use of the Standard Operating Procedures available
- Accomplishment toward organisations goals by accepting ownership for undertaking new and different requests; exploring opportunities to continually improve on existing processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
- To carry out any additional work as reasonably requested by your line manager.
Experience, Qualifications & Competencies
Job Skill Set
- Must be able to read, understand and edit ISO programs
- Ability to program ISO controls a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of programming and setting live tooling an advantage
- Knowledge of Prototrak programming and setting an advantage
- Able to demonstrate sound technical engineering knowledge such as reading and interpreting engineering drawings and G,D & T features, selecting best tooling and inserts to produce required features etc
- Experienced Problem Solver
- Written and oral communication skills
Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organizational and time management skills
- Coaching and skills share.
Experience
- Time served apprenticeship or minimum 3 years’ experience in CNC turning
- Knowledge of working with PTFE a distinct advantage
- CMM experience would be an advantage
- Continuous improvement
Education and Qualifications
- HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Machinist/Turning/Manufacturing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/02/2025