CNC Setter/operator - Northampton, United Kingdom - Smart Turn Ltd

Smart Turn Ltd

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Northampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Us
Smart Turn Ltd is a leading supplier in components for the Formula 1 and Oil & Gas industries. Established in 1992, we have over 30 years' experience working in these fields.

We carry the ISOQAR 9001 Accreditation and are members of NOF Energy so we can support our customers with all their needs and work to the highest industry standards.

We strive for utmost quality and customer experience in all our operations, and are now continuing our journey of growth and development.

We are a company of opportunities and are looking for individuals who want to be a part of that development to join our team.

The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team. We are seeking multiple CNC Setter/Operators due to company growth.

Reporting to the departmental supervisors and the Managing Director, you will be working as part of a wider team to undertake a variety of CNC duties and produce a wide range of precision components, completed with precision and in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Set and operate CNC machining centres or lathes to carry out a range of turning, milling, and finishing operations
Responsible for producing Oil & Gas and Formula 1 components on a range of CNC machinery
Working in a variety of materials, such as stainless, inconel, cobalt, and aluminium
Ensure that correct programs and tooling are selected
Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading process layouts and mechanical drawings
Prepare and load materials and components onto the machines
Supervise the machines whilst they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments
Inspect and measure finished components
General housekeeping within your working space
Take a proactive approach to managing their own and others' Health & Safety
Using CAD software to design programs and ascertain critical information
Utilising one's skill set to design fixtures for specific components
Completing ongoing quality assurance paperwork
Monitor and adjust machine controls manually if programming proves inaccurate or machine is temperamental
Be flexible in their duties/responsibilities and perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility.
Undertake overtime as and when required.
Maintain confidentiality of data and information that is sensitive to the Company, in line with Company policy and the Data Protection Act
Adhere to all Company's policies.
Report any plant or equipment damage to supervisor/Managing Director
Advise supervisor of any damaged tooling or tooling required
Reporting any drawing discrepancies to Supervisor

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Training

Completed relevant apprenticeship in engineering or a minimum of Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in the relevant field is desirable
Experience of setting and operating a CNC machining centre or lathe
Experience producing precision turned or milled components, preferably to low tolerances
Familiarity with metric and imperial measurements
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience of machining a variety of materials, including highstrength, heattreated, and ferrous
Ability to complete ongoing quality documentation, maintaining communication with supervisors and quality operatives
Understand basic measurement principles
Understanding of basic quality principles

Person Specification

High levels of attention to detail
Ability to accurately follow processes and procedures
Strong communication skills
Desire to progress and improve skill set
Hard working with the ability to complete tasks under pressure
Natural aptitude, a strong work ethic, and conscientious attitude

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£12.50-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Onsite parking
Transport links

Flexible Language Requirement:

English not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Northampton, NN6 7SL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you familiar with setting/operating Fanuccontrolled CNC machines?
Do you have experience producing precision turned or milled components for the Formula 1 or Oil & Gas industry?
Have you produced components in stainless steel?
Are you familiar with working in highstrength nickel alloys?
Would you consider yourself to be a 'precision engineer'?

Experience: