CNC SETTER / OPERATOR
£24K – Permanent - Birmingham
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to: Production Manager.
Purpose of the Job:
To lead the on line setting and operating of machines for existing and new product introduction
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Compliance with all relevant Health and Safety and Legislative requirements.
- Fully appreciate the manufacturing process and capability of Andover Precision.
- A full appreciation of the Cellular manufacturing organisation within the company.
- Fully appreciate the machine types and capabilities.
- Setting and operating CNC Machines.
- Take all available customer information / drawings / standards etc. to fully satisfy the customer requirement.
- Complete work in a timely manner to the required quality standard.
KPI’s & Controls:
- Ratio of planned to actual hours.
- Correct tooling and materials used.
- Ensure that the most economical process is achieved in terms of speed, metal removal & tooling.
- Components per hour.
- Ensuring quality workmanship in line with best practise.
- Ensuring first off inspections are undertaken by the operators to ensure programmes are correctly applied.
- Close liaison with the Quality team in order that problem areas can be identified as soon as possible with a view to corrective and preventive action being carried out.
- Assistance in resolving setting problems.
- Close liaison with the Production Manager / Engineer regarding production schedule requirements.
- The appropriate processing and manufacturing times.
- Non value added personal movement and try to eliminate it wherever possible.
- Non value added transport movement and try to eliminate it wherever possible.
- The use of only approved materials and products.
- The use of the 7 quality tools initiative.
- Order requirements and produce the correct batch size.
- The Kanban initiative.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
Essential:
- Fully trained CNC Setter / Operator.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the 2/3 axis setting and operating of complex machined components for the Aerospace or similar Industries.
- CNC operating experience.
- Fully appreciate.
- Machine types and their capabilities.
Desirable:
- Experience in the 4/5 axis setting and operating of complex machined components
Qualifications/Training
Essential:
- Engineering Qualification (ONC, BTEC, City & Guilds).
- Evidence of continued professional study.
- Having completed an engineering Apprenticeship.
- Education to GCSE level with Maths and English at Grades A*-C or equivalent with excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable:
- Programming qualification or working towards (e.g. City and Guilds).
Practical skills
Essential:
- Outstanding organisational skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Numeracy skills.
Desirable:
A proven track record of:
- Using own initiative within defined procedures and policies.
- Presenting information in a logical, clear and concise format and communicating this effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Working collaboratively with a range of colleagues.
- Managing own workload.
- Identifying priorities quickly and accurately and ensuring that deadlines are met.
- Analysing data and information and advising on findings and solutions.
