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GPW Job Ref: E(phone number removed)

CNC Turner Setter / Operator ideally with Fanuc program control experience of manufacturing components in Stainless Steel / Aluminium required for a permanent role in the Knutsford, WA16 Area. Competitive salary (DoE) + The basic working week is 40 hours/week (Mon - Fri days – 8am – 4:30pm) plus possible O/T and is expected to move to a double days shift pattern (6-2 / 2-10 with 25% shift uplift payable) later this year / early next year.

Salary & Benefits:-

- Competitive salary (DoE) - plus 25% shift uplift when role moves to double days shift pattern.

- HoW: Approx. 40 hrs/wk – Days: M-F8am-4:30pm, Double Days – Wk 1: M-F 6am-2pm & Wk 2: M-F 2-10pm.

- 20 days holiday plus b/hols – increasing 1 day/year to max of 25 days plus b/hols.

- Yearly company bonus

- Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance plan

- Overtime at 1.5x for midweek and weekends.

- Yearly company bonus

- Rest room with TV, drinks & snacks machine, fridges, microwaves and sandwich ordering service.

Purpose of the role: Reporting to the Machining Team Leader, to effectively produce components using the CNC machine in accordance with the job specification/drawing and works order.

The successful CNC Turner Setter / Operator day to day duties will include:

* To effectively produce machine components to the required quality and timescale and in accordance with the job specification/drawing and works order.

* Prioritise, in accordance with Team Leader’s instructions and work in progress requirements, works orders received from the Cutting Room

* Ensure material received is appropriate and cut to size. Refer any inaccuracies to the Team Leader.

* Identify and load the appropriate programme for the specific job, referring to the Pro-Engineer report. If no programme exists or a program error has occurred report to the Team Leader

* Manufacture the component to production deadlines using the CNC machine or Manual
Lathe, ensuring the machines are operated safely and that the appropriate checks have been carried out

* Store any new programmes correctly for future access

* Ensure that the completed component is checked against the specification, is de-burred and engraved and blasted as required

* Pass completed component and documentation to Team Leader

* Manufacture jigs and fixtures to aid the machining of components

* Follow the machine maintenance schedule in accordance with the operators manual

* Ensure that the machine oil levels are checked periodically

* Respond appropriately and quickly to machine alarms for maintenance purposes

* Report any faults with the machine to the Team Leader

* Ensure that the machine maintenance records are maintained and updated

* Ensure that scrap material is stored appropriately

* Carry out weekly 5S audits on area as requested by Team Leader

* Deal professionally, competently and courteously with customers, suppliers and colleagues in problems and offer advice with verbal and written communications

* Clean and tidy work including machine area on a daily basis

To be suitable for this CNC Setter / Operator (Lathe / Turner) role you must have the following experience / characteristics:

* Must have previous experience of setting / operating CNC lathes.

* Must have previous experience of using manual lathe.

* Must be a time served machinist.

* Must have undertaken formal training in CNC setting and operation.

* Highly motivated and keen to succeed.

To be more suitable for this CNC Setter / Operator (Lathe / Turner) role it would be more advantageous if you have the following skills / experience:

* Ideally will have attended programming courses run by machine manufacturers.

* Programming experience.

* Relevant qualifications in manual machining / CNC machining.

* Previous experience of manufacturing stainless steel / aluminium parts.

* Previous experience of using Hitachi Seiki HiCells C.N.C machines.

* Previous experience of using Fanuc control systems

Key Words: C.N.C, 3-5 Axis, Turner, Lathe, CNC, Machine Setter, C N C, Machine Operator, Computer Numerical Controls, C.N.C, Machinist, Machine Programmer, Fanuc, Hitachi Seiki HiCells, Permanent, Days, Double Day Shifts, Warrington, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Northwich, Cheshire.

The successful CNC Turner Setter / Operator will need to be flexible and be able to work overtime with little notice. Will have previous experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

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