Position Overview & Specifications

General Purpose:

Production forming of metal parts; by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintain quality and safety standards, keeping records as well as maintaining equipment and supplies.

The post holder must be extremely detail conscious and aware of the importance of checking all work i.e. ‘first off’ before carrying on to next level.

Specific activities:

To ensure maximum efficiency by checking all work i.e. ‘first off’ before carrying on to the next level
To programme, set and operate on our Press Brake machine
To ensure consistent high quality of finished product, working within drawing specification
Maintaining all paperwork, ensuring a good level of housekeeping.
Ensure machine is maintained and disposal of unusable material in the appropriate scrap bins
Keeps skills sharp by reading up on machinery features and attending safety and other courses to enhance on-the-job operations
Keeps a focus on safety by helping others to conduct themselves appropriately around operating machinery
Works a flexible schedule to keep up with production demand during busy production periods
Pays constant attention to surroundings to reduce accidents and injuries
Works cordially with team members
Meets production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity and quality
Cleaning regime to be carried out on a regular basis

Essential skills required:

Experience of working with fabrication equipment
Good working knowledge of CNC machining and hands on experience of operating CNC machining
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and job information packs
Working knowledge of production manufacturing methods
Working knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
Problem Solving
Detail conscious with the focus on ‘first time, every time’

Desirable