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If you would enjoy working in a fast-paced, interesting environment and thrive as part of a team that designs, manufactures and builds its own state-of-the-art machinery, then our client wants to hear from you!

Job Title: CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Rate: £18 - £20 p/h

The Job

The CNC Section Team Leader will be a key member of the Operational Management Team that will provide leadership and vision for Machine Shop Production, Continuous Improvement and Planning.

Working within a fast-paced workshop based in Draycott, Derbyshire, your role will see you programming, using Mastercam CAD / CAM software, setting Haas, Doosan and Star machining centres and running off parts to a high quality. Other key responsibilities include:

* Interpreting technical drawings to produce parts to the drawing specification

* Where necessary running multiple machines when on running jobs

* Work with/advise the Mechanical Design Team on manufacturing processes to reduce part cost, complexity, tooling cost and machining time

* Able and willing to look at processes to improve productivity where possible to accelerate output within the company

* Supervise the shop floor activity - 10 machining centres and liaise closely with supporting departments.

* To provide help and assistance to the Milling and Turning sections.

* Maintaining tooling levels and specifying new tooling where required.

* Maintain coolant quality and safety with regular testing.

* Coordinate with the Production Planner to prioritise and schedule machining orders to ensure efficient departmental operations.

* Promote a continuous improvement culture within the department.

* Maximise machine efficiency and utilisation.

* To ensure company quality procedures and requirements are followed and maintained.

* Training and development of new and existing staff.

* To Ensure all Health & Safety and Environmental obligations are met.

* Address issues within the department using corrective action to resolve.

Requirements

* A suitable engineering qualification would be advantageous.

* At least 2 years of experience in CNC Milling and CNC Turning (essential).

* Offline or partial offline programming using Cad/Cam software and Mastercam (essential).

* Setting and operating CNC vertical machining centres and lathe centres.

* Star sliding head machine experience.

* Haas control (training will be provided).

* Good organisational skills.

* Management and planning skills.

* Good communication skills at all levels.

What Next?

For more information or to apply for this position please apply here or contact Actio Engineering Recruitment directly and one of our specialist team will be in touch.

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