Job Ref: 215143896

Date: 2021-11-12 09:31:49

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Title: CNC Setter/Operator/Programmer

Location: Unit 20 Wornal Park, Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, Bucks,

HP18 9JX

Reporting to: Toolroom Manager

Renumeration: Subject to experience

Holiday benefits: 21 days (starting) + bank holidays

Other benefits: Company contributory pension

Working hours: Mon-Thu (8am – 5:30pm), Fri (8am – 4:30pm)

Role Overview

As a key member of our Toolroom, your primary focus will be that of manufacturing precision components for Injection and Blow mould tool production. You'll liaise continually with our Toolroom manager to ensure the continual optimisation of our CNC machining centres is achieved. Working to defined production schedules you will apply a flexible approach to your CAM programming e.g. on-control as well as off-line techniques should be applied as the job dictates.

You'll be encouraged to contribute to existing process improvements, whilst proposing the creation of new processes. These processes ensure we maintain the right-first-time approach that is at the heart of this department, whilst maximising the out-of-hours machining time.

When necessary, you will also contribute to the design and manufacture of bespoke jigs and fixtures to support a particular project. The Gemini team take pride in supporting each other, and in turn learn from a wide range of skills. As a valued member of our team, you will guide and mentor apprentices and junior members of staff in order for them to learn key skills such as assembly techniques of mould tooling. You'll demonstrate first hand the importance of high standards and encourage others to shine.

Technical Skills Required

The ability to understand engineering drawings and CAD data.
Have previous experience with Hurco control systems & on-control programming.
Are proficient with CAD/CAM programming software. Ideally Powershape, Powermill or VISI.
Be a multitasker; for example you must be able to demonstrate the ability to operate more than one machine at a time.
Manual milling and turning.

Personal Skills Required

Health and safety – You must have a strong understanding of current legislation and practices.
Personable – Friendly, courteous, polite with a 'can do' attitude. You'll also need to be a strong communicator and be capable of participating in technical discussions.
Professional – Competent, punctual, reliable, articulate and well organised. You'll also need a strong aptitude for problem solving.
Quality conscious – Shares our values of pride in our work, plus reliability and a strong commitment to customer care and service.
Integrity – Honest, loyal and fair to colleagues and clients.
Motivated – Enjoys the challenge of working independently or as part of a team.
Driven – This position offers the opportunity to progress and would suit someone with a long-term ambition to learn and develop within this industry.
Adaptable – Flexible, able to thrive on challenges whilst handling a multitude of tasks and responsibilities.
Flexible with working hours – May be required to work an alternative shift pattern.

Qualifications & Required Skills

The ideal candidate would have ideally served an appropriate engineering apprenticeship with a recognised engineering qualification gained.

Additional Desired Experience

CNC Turning (Haas) and programming.
Experience in mould polishing, assembly and repair would be an advantage.
An awareness of EDM processes.
CMM/Inspection department processes.

Additional Requirements

Full, current driving license

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